Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax Efina versus Pentax I-10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was unveiled 3 years after the I-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Efina scores against the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina features outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Efina compared to the I-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and I-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and I-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax Efina to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Efina should have an edge in sensor tech.