Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax Efina

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ1 was introduced 17 months prior to the Efina making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ1 grades versus the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ1 compared to the Efina.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and Efina.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SZ1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.