Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax Efina, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 4 months prior to the Efina so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS25 grades against the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS25 vs the Efina.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.