Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80

The following is a extended assessment of the Pentax Efina and Pentax W80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 3 years after the W80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Efina matches up against the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina has got outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Pentax Efina and Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Efina and the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and W80 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and W80.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax Efina to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Efina will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.