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Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Announced June 2013
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Efina (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Efina was revealed 14 months earlier than the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Efina matches up versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax Q-S1

 Efina Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Pentax Efina

 Q-S1 Efina 
RevealedAugust 2014June 2013Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax Q-S1

 Efina Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Efina compared to the Q-S1.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and Q-S1 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and Q-S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Efina with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax Efina will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Efina will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
34
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
has manual focus
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (203g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Efina
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
69
lighter than competition (91g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average (203 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery power (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging info
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (203 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Pentax Q-S1
 Pentax EfinaPentax Q-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Efina Pentax Q-S1
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-03 2014-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 20cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $10 $250