Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax Efina

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 4 years prior to the Efina and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP2 grades against the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 and the Efina.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and Efina.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.