Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.