Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Announced July 2012
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched June 2013
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LZ20 was launched 10 months before the Efina which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LZ20 scores versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax Efina
| LZ20 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic LZ20
| Efina | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | July 2012 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax Efina
| LZ20 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 versus the Efina.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and Efina is 71 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and Efina.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older LZ20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax Efina | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax Efina |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2013-06-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 20cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 91 grams (0.20 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 200 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $250 | $10 |