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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax Efina

 TS25 Efina 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic TS25

 Efina TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax Efina

 TS25 Efina 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Pentax Efina
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (144g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (144g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (91g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
Pentax Efina Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Efina
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-06-03
Physical type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 91 grams (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $10