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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH8 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 17 months before the Efina making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH8 matches up versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax Efina

 FH8 Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FH8

 Efina FH8 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax Efina

 FH8 Efina 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH8 vs the Efina.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Pentax Efina
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (123g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average (91g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Pentax Efina
Type 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $10