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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Efina was announced 15 months before the K-S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Efina matches up versus the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-S1

 Efina K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax Efina

 K-S1 Efina 
AnnouncedAugust 2014June 2013More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-S1

 Efina K-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Efina offers physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Efina compared to the K-S1.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and K-S1 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and K-S1.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Efina having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Efina is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography advice
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography details
Pentax K-S1 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (558g)
very good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.4 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competitors in class (558 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (558g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-S1
 Pentax EfinaPentax K-S1
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Efina Pentax K-S1
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-03 2014-08-27
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 20cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lbs) 558 gr (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $10 $339