Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax Efina
LX100 II | Efina | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | June 2013 | More recent by 64 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic LX100 II
Efina | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax Efina
LX100 II | Efina | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Pentax Efina | |
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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 |