Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Successor is Pentax K-1 II
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Efina was launched 3 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Efina matches up against the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-1
Efina | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax Efina
K-1 | Efina | |||
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Released | February 2016 | June 2013 | More recent by 32 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-1
Efina | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina has outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check out the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Efina against the K-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and K-1 is 97 and 55 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and K-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Efina because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Efina is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Efina | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-06-03 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 91g (0.20 lb) | 1010g (2.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 760 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Price at launch | $10 | $1,499 |