Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Efina

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and Efina (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was released 7 years later than the Efina and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5 grades vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S5 against the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and Efina is 60 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and Efina.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.