Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-7
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-7 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-7 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Efina was manufactured 3 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Efina grades versus the K-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-7
Efina | K-7 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | October 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax Efina
K-7 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-7
Efina | K-7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has physical 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-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Efina compared to the K-7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and K-7 is 97 and 60 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and K-7.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Efina featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Efina is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Efina | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-06-03 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
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 rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
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 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 980 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $10 | $599 |