Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and Efina (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 5 months prior to the Efina so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the Efina.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and Efina is 85 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and Efina.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax Efina will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.