Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2011
Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Efina was manufactured 22 months after the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Efina matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
Efina | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax Efina
WG-1 GPS | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax WG-1 GPS
Efina | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina comes with external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Efina against the WG-1 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and WG-1 GPS is 97 and 93 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Efina should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax Efina | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Efina | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-06-03 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 20cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 91 gr (0.20 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $10 | $350 |