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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was released 4 months before the Efina which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the XS1 matches up against the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax Efina

 XS1 Efina 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic XS1

 Efina XS1 

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax Efina

 XS1 Efina 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 versus the Efina.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and Efina is 97 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and Efina.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax Efina
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (91g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Compact 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 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
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 103g (0.23 pounds) 91g (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 One One
Price at release $130 $10