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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 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 FS25 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax Efina

 FS25 Efina 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FS25

 Efina FS25 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax Efina

 FS25 Efina 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 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 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $10