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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax Efina

 FZ300 Efina 
ReleasedJuly 2015June 2013Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FZ300

 Efina FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Efina

 FZ300 Efina 

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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and Efina is 59 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
Street photography with Pentax Efina
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691g)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
59
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
provides touch focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (91g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
Pentax Efina Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Efina
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