Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Efina

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was manufactured 10 months before the Efina and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ5 scores vs the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 against the Efina.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and Efina.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SZ5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.