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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic F5 and Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 4 months before the Efina and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F5 matches up versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax Efina

 F5 Efina 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic F5

 Efina F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax Efina

 F5 Efina 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 and the Efina.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and Efina.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography features
Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $100 $10