Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Efina, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was unveiled 21 months after the Efina which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF7 scores vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GF7 vs the Efina.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and Efina is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent GF7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.