Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Efina

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was manufactured 4 years before the Efina and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS5 grades vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 vs the Efina.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and Efina.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax Efina to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.