Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Efina

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and Efina (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was launched 6 months later than the Efina and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LF1 grades against the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LF1 and the Efina.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and Efina.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LF1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Efina will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.