Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Efina

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GF2 grades vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 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).

Check the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF2 vs the Efina.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and Efina is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and Efina.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF2 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax Efina will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be behind in sensor innovation.