Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Efina

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was released 3 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX700 matches up against the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX700 vs the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.