Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Efina was announced 5 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Efina scores against the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina features exterior measurements 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 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Efina compared to the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and K-1 II is 97 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Efina using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Efina will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.