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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 GF7 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax Efina

 GF7 Efina 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic GF7

 Efina GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Efina

 GF7 Efina 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
51
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
70
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax Efina
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-01 2013-06-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $308 $10