Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Efina

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 19 months earlier than the Efina which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 3D1 scores vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 against the Efina.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and Efina.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax Efina to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.