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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and Efina (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 6 years later than the Efina and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1H scores versus the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax Efina

 S1H Efina 
LaunchedAugust 2019June 2013Fresher by 76 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic S1H

 Efina S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax Efina

 S1H Efina 

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1H versus the Efina.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and Efina is 52 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and Efina.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
Pentax Efina Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax Efina
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax Efina
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-06-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 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 400 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $3,998 $10