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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Pentax Efina
(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
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ10 was brought out 20 months later than the Efina which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ10 grades against the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax Efina

 SZ10 Efina 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2013Fresher by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic SZ10

 Efina SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax Efina

 SZ10 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 versus the Efina.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and Efina.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
67
lighter than average (177 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 91g (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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