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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax RZ18
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax RZ18

 Efina RZ18 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2011Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax Efina

 RZ18 Efina 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax RZ18

 Efina RZ18 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and RZ18 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (178g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio RZ18
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