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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 4 months earlier than the Efina and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax Efina

 XZ-10 Efina 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus XZ-10

 Efina XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax Efina

 XZ-10 Efina 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 vs the Efina.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and Efina.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (221g)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
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built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (221g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition (91 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
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decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Pentax Efina
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $428 $10