Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax Efina
XS1 | Efina | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic XS1
Efina | XS1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax Efina
XS1 | Efina | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and Efina is 97 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax Efina | |
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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 |