Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-30

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Efina was launched 8 months later than the K-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Efina matches up against the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina has outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Efina vs the K-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and K-30 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and K-30.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Efina due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-30 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Efina should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.