Pentax Efina vs Samsung CL80

Its time to look closer at the Pentax Efina versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was launched 3 years after the CL80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Efina matches up against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina comes with external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Efina against the CL80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and CL80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and CL80.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Efina should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.