Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(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
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH7 was announced 21 months earlier than the Efina which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH7 grades vs the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax Efina
FH7 | Efina | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FH7
Efina | FH7 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | September 2011 | More modern by 21 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax Efina
FH7 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 and the Efina.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and Efina.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Efina |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand 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 | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 91 gr (0.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 photos | 200 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $149 | $10 |