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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX75 matches up vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax Efina

 FX75 Efina 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FX75

 Efina FX75 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax Efina

 FX75 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 against the Efina.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX75 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
Pentax Efina Travel photography information
67
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Efina
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $139 $10