Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Old Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Introduced June 2013
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-6 was introduced 6 years later than the Efina and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-6 grades vs the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax Efina
| TG-6 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 73 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-6
| Efina | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Efina
| TG-6 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 vs the Efina.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and Efina is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and Efina.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax Efina to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Efina | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Efina |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2013-06-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 20cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 91 grams (0.20 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $449 | $10 |
