Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Announced July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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- 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
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ300 was launched 2 years after the Efina which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ300 scores versus the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax Efina
FZ300 | Efina | |||
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Released | July 2015 | June 2013 | Newer by 26 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FZ300
Efina | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Efina
FZ300 | Efina |
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has got outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 and the Efina.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and Efina is 59 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and Efina.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax Efina to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FZ300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 380 photographs | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $598 | $10 |