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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 4 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP8 scores vs the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Pentax Efina

 FP8 Efina 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FP8

 Efina FP8 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 46 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax Efina

 FP8 Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP8 against the Efina.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
Pentax Efina Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-27 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 151 gr (0.33 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $10