Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Efina

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was introduced 13 months earlier than the Efina which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ150 matches up against the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 and the Efina.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and Efina is 67 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax Efina to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.