Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax Efina versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Efina (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Efina was unveiled within a month of the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Efina grades vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax MX-1
Efina | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax Efina
MX-1 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax MX-1
Efina | MX-1 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2013 | Similar generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina compared to the MX-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and MX-1 is 97 and 84 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and MX-1.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Efina using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax Efina will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Efina | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-03 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) | 391 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 290 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $10 | $400 |