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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax K-500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-500

 Efina K-500 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax Efina

 K-500 Efina 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-500

 Efina K-500 
IntroducedJune 2013November 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and K-500 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Pentax K-500
34
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography information
Pentax K-500 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Pentax K-500
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (710 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
Pentax K-500 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
great battery pack (710 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (710 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging info
Pentax K-500 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-500
 Pentax EfinaPentax K-500
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