Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Launched June 2013
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX1 was revealed 15 months earlier than the Efina making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX1 grades versus the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax Efina
GX1 | Efina | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic GX1
Efina | GX1 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax Efina
GX1 | Efina | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX1 against the Efina.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and Efina is 87 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and Efina.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-14 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 20cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 318g (0.70 lb) | 91g (0.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $228 | $10 |