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Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 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
  • Released June 2013
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Pentax Efina versus Pentax E70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Efina was manufactured 4 years later than the E70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Efina matches up against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax E70

 Efina E70 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Display dimension2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax Efina

 E70 Efina 

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax E70

 Efina E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has got physical 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 E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Efina vs the E70.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and E70 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and E70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Efina provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Pentax E70
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
Pentax E70 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (91g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax E70
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax Optio E70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-03 2009-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 20cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 91g (0.20 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $10 $140