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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and Efina (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was announced 5 years later than the Efina and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX100 II grades versus the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax Efina

 LX100 II Efina 
AnnouncedAugust 2018June 2013More recent by 64 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic LX100 II

 Efina LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax Efina

 LX100 II Efina 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II versus the Efina.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and Efina is 81 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and Efina.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
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manual focus
decent MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
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silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
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better than average battery (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than competitors in class (91g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Pentax Efina
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-08-22 2013-06-03
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $998 $10