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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was announced 3 years earlier than the Efina which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH2 grades versus the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax Efina

 FH2 Efina 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FH2

 Efina FH2 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Efina

 FH2 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH2 and the Efina.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and Efina.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Pentax Efina
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 91g (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $10