Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax Efina

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS50 was launched 20 months after the Efina making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS50 matches up versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 against the Efina.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and Efina is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and Efina.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 will have an edge in sensor tech.