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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
Pentax Efina
(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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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Pentax Efina

 XZ-2 iHS Efina 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Efina XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax Efina

 XZ-2 iHS Efina 
IntroducedDecember 2012June 2013Same age
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
34
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (346 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography details
Pentax Efina Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery power (340 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (346 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Pentax Efina Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (346 grams)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax Efina
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSPentax Efina
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Pentax Efina
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-12-18 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346 gr (0.76 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $450 $10