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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Efina, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 16 months prior to the Efina making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the TS4 scores vs the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax Efina

 TS4 Efina 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic TS4

 Efina TS4 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Efina

 TS4 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 vs the Efina.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and Efina.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Efina
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-31 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 310 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $10