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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax RZ10

 Efina RZ10 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax Efina

 RZ10 Efina 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax RZ10

 Efina RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

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

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Efina
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
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lighter than competition (91 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax RZ10
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-03 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 20cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 grams (0.20 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 178 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $10 $200