Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
(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
- Revealed June 2013
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FX48 was launched 5 years earlier than the Efina which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX48 grades vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax Efina
FX48 | Efina |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FX48
Efina | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax Efina
FX48 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX48 compared to the Efina.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and Efina.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax Efina |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | 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 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $325 | $10 |