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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Released June 2013
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-01, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Efina was manufactured 13 months after the K-01 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Efina scores vs the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-01

 Efina K-01 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax Efina

 K-01 Efina 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-01

 Efina K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina offers outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Efina versus the K-01.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and K-01 is 97 and 76 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and K-01.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Efina featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Efina is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
more heavy than competitors (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
35
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (91g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery (540 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors (561 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (561g)
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-01
 Pentax EfinaPentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Efina Pentax K-01
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-03 2012-05-30
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 20cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 lbs) 561g (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 200 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $10 $899