Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Efina

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G1 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G1 was launched 5 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the G1 matches up vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 and the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and Efina is 82 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and Efina.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Efina will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.