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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Released June 2013
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 5 years prior to the G900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Efina matches up versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Ricoh G900

 Efina G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Pentax Efina

 G900 Efina 
ReleasedFebruary 2018June 2013More modern by 57 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Ricoh G900

 Efina G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina features external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Efina vs the G900.

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and G900 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and G900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Efina is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography information
Ricoh G900 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Ricoh G900
 Pentax EfinaRicoh G900
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Efina Ricoh G900
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2013-06-03 2018-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $10 $752