Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-01

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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.

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

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.