Pentax Efina vs Pentax Q10

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax Efina and Pentax Q10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Pentax. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 9 months later than the Q10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Efina matches up vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina provides exterior 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) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Efina and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Efina and the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and Q10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and Q10.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax Efina to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Efina is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.