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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and Efina (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX3 was revealed 5 years before the Efina which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX3 grades vs the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax Efina

 LX3 Efina 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic LX3

 Efina LX3 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2008Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina

 LX3 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the LX3 against the Efina.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and Efina.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax Efina will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (265g)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
60
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (265g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (265g)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Pentax Efina
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2008-11-04 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 pounds) 91 grams (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 94 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $10