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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • New Model is Panasonic G6
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 G5 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the Efina so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G5 scores against the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Pentax Efina

 G5 Efina 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic G5

 Efina G5 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Pentax Efina

 G5 Efina 

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G5 and the Efina.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and Efina is 74 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and Efina.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G5 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
66
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (396 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
66
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (396 grams)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging information
Pentax Efina Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (396g)
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Pentax Efina
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-07-17 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $10