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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and Efina (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was introduced 5 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS1 grades vs the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax Efina

 ZS1 Efina 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic ZS1

 Efina ZS1 
RevealedJune 2013May 2009More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Efina

 ZS1 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 against the Efina.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and Efina.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax Efina will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
Pentax Efina Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
63
lighter than others in class (229g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax Efina
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $10