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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax Efina

 FX48 Efina 

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FX48

 Efina FX48 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax Efina

 FX48 Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax Efina
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
Pentax Efina Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Efina
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