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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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 FH20 vs Pentax Efina Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 4 years earlier than the Efina and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FH20 grades against the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax Efina

 FH20 Efina 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FH20

 Efina FH20 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax Efina

 FH20 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 against the Efina.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and Efina.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Pentax Efina
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $179 $10