Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Efina

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.