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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(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
Pentax Efina
(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
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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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The VG-120 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Pentax Efina

 VG-120 Efina 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus VG-120

 Efina VG-120 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Efina

 VG-120 Efina 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
Pentax Efina Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus VG-120Pentax Efina
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