Panasonic G7 vs Pentax Efina

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G7 and Pentax Efina, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G7 was announced 24 months later than the Efina which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 matches up versus the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G7 and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 against the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and Efina is 71 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and Efina.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G7 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G7 provides an edge in sensor technology.