Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax Efina and Pentax RZ10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was revealed 23 months after the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Efina matches up vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Efina comes with physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina and the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and RZ10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Efina should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.