Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

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).

Compare the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.