Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Efina was introduced 5 months prior to the K-500 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Efina scores against the K-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-500
Efina | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax Efina
K-500 | Efina | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-500
Efina | K-500 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | November 2013 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina enjoys outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Efina compared to the K-500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and K-500 is 97 and 64 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and K-500.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Efina having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-500 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Efina | Pentax K-500 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-03 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lb) | 646 grams (1.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 710 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | D-LI109 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $10 | $600 |