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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D 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
  • Announced June 2013
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K20D, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly close but the Efina (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Efina was brought out 5 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Efina matches up against the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K20D

 Efina K20D 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2008Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax Efina

 K20D Efina 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K20D

 Efina K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina comes with outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Efina versus Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina vs the K20D.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and K20D is 97 and 59 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and K20D.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Efina featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K20D will provide you with greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Efina should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
Pentax K20D Portrait photography advice
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography information
Pentax K20D Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Pentax K20D
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography info
Pentax K20D Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
Pentax K20D Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
9
can't record video
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax K20D
 Pentax EfinaPentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax K20D
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-06-03 2008-06-25
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
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