Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-50

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Efina was announced 5 months earlier than the K-50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Efina scores against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Efina offers exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Efina against the K-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and K-50 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and K-50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Efina with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-50 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.