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Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax W80

 Efina W80 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax Efina

 W80 Efina 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax W80

 Efina W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax W80
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Efina Pentax Optio W80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-03 2009-06-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 grams (0.20 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $10 $250