Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic GM1
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- 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
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GM5 was brought out 16 months after the Efina which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GM5 matches up vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax Efina
GM5 | Efina | |||
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Released | September 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic GM5
Efina | GM5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax Efina
GM5 | Efina | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GM5 vs the Efina.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and Efina.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GM5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM5 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GM5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax Efina |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 20cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211g (0.47 lbs) | 91g (0.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 200 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $966 | $10 |