Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Efina was released 2 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Efina grades vs the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina features outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Efina against the K-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and K-5 is 97 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and K-5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Efina featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Efina provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.