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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 17 months prior to the Efina which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH6 scores against the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax Efina

 FH6 Efina 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FH6

 Efina FH6 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax Efina

 FH6 Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 vs the Efina.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and Efina.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH6 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Pentax Efina
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average (91g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2013-06-03
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $129 $10