Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax Efina and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Efina was launched 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Efina scores against the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina has got exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Efina and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Efina against the GX-1L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and GX-1L is 97 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and GX-1L.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Efina because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax Efina will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Efina will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.