Panasonic G100 vs Pentax Efina

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G100 and Pentax Efina, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and Efina (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was revealed 7 years later than the Efina and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G100 grades versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 against the Efina.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and Efina is 81 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and Efina.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides an edge in sensor tech.