Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Efina

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was announced 4 years before the Efina and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZR1 scores against the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 has outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the Efina.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and Efina.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax Efina to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind in sensor technology.