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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(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
Pentax Efina
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax Efina

 GX1 Efina 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic GX1

 Efina GX1 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax Efina

 GX1 Efina 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and Efina is 87 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography information
Pentax Efina Street photography information
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
65
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (91g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography information
Pentax Efina Landscape photography information
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Pentax Efina
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