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Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina

Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66
Pentax 645D front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Launched March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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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Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax 645D versus Pentax Efina, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and Efina (14MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and Efina (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 645D was introduced 4 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 645D matches up against the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax Efina

 645D Efina 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax 645D

 Efina 645D 
RevealedJune 2013March 2010More recent by 39 months

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax Efina

 645D Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D enjoys external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Pentax 645D versus Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 645D versus the Efina.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 645D and Efina is 50 and 97 respectively.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and Efina.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 645D with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax 645D will resolve extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 645D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645D Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
megapixel count great (40MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
34
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645D Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
58
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
63
megapixel count great (40MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
35
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax 645D
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
55
weather proofing
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
38
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Pentax Efina
 Pentax 645DPentax Efina
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax 645D Pentax Efina
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2010-03-10 2013-06-03
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7264 x 5440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax 645AF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Amount of lenses 6 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1480 grams (3.26 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Retail pricing $4,000 $10