Pentax Efina vs Pentax P70

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax Efina vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 4 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Efina matches up versus the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina provides external dimensions 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 P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Efina vs the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and P70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax Efina to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Efina is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.