Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Efina was revealed 21 months after the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Efina scores vs the RZ18 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax RZ18
Efina | RZ18 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax Efina
RZ18 | Efina | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax RZ18
Efina | RZ18 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina offers external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Pentax Efina versus Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Efina versus the RZ18.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and RZ18 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and RZ18.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Efina should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Efina | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-03 | 2011-09-12 |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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 Overall 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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $10 | $210 |