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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Lets look closer at the Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Efina was launched 22 months before the K-3 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Efina scores vs the K-3 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-3 II

 Efina K-3 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Pentax Efina

 K-3 II Efina 
ReleasedApril 2015June 2013Newer by 22 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-3 II

 Efina K-3 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina features physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Efina versus the K-3 II.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and K-3 II is 97 and 59 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Efina featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Efina will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 II
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography info
Pentax K-3 II Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography features
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (720 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (720 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging info
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging info
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-3 II
 Pentax EfinaPentax K-3 II
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax K-3 II
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-03 2015-04-23
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1106
Other
Battery life 200 photos 720 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $10 $829