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Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax I-10

 Efina I-10 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax Efina

 I-10 Efina 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax I-10

 Efina I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography features
Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax I-10
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Efina Pentax Optio I-10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 20cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $10 $310