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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Efina was released about the same time to the K-5 II and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Efina grades against the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-5 II

 Efina K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax Efina

 K-5 II Efina 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-5 II

 Efina K-5 II 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina enjoys 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) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Efina compared to the K-5 II.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Efina featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Efina
Travel photography with Pentax K-5 II
69
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-5 II
 Pentax EfinaPentax K-5 II
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax K-5 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-03 2013-06-04
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 pounds) 760 gr (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 200 shots 980 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $10 $830