Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched 5 years earlier than the Efina which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 grades versus the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 and the Efina.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.