Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax Efina

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 4 years prior to the Efina which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH3 grades vs the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions 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 vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH3 versus the Efina.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and Efina.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.