Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VG-120 matches up vs the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Pentax Efina
VG-120 | Efina | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus VG-120
Efina | VG-120 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Efina
VG-120 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-120 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-120 versus the Efina.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and Efina.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged VG-120 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | 91 gr (0.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 160 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $190 | $10 |