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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

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
  • Released June 2013
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-1 II

 Efina K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax Efina

 K-1 II Efina 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2013Newer by 57 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-1 II

 Efina K-1 II 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography features
Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than average (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.4 fps)
low battery power (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
environment sealing
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
low battery power (670 shots)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (91 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,010g)
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-1 II
 Pentax EfinaPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Efina Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-06-03 2018-02-22
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 20cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 670 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $10 $1,737