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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 16 months prior to the Efina which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS20 matches up against the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax Efina

 TS20 Efina 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic TS20

 Efina TS20 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Efina

 TS20 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS20 and the Efina.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and Efina.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TS20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (91g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Efina
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-31 2013-06-03
Body design Compact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 91g (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 250 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $10