Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Released August 2011
(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
- Announced June 2013
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-810 was launched 21 months before the Efina making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-810 matches up against the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax Efina
| TG-810 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-810
| Efina | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | August 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax Efina
| TG-810 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the Efina.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and Efina.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Efina | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Efina |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-08-16 | 2013-06-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 20cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 photos | 200 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $428 | $10 |