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Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Efina WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax Efina

 WG-1 GPS Efina 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Efina WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax EfinaPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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