Pentax Efina vs Samsung HZ25W
97 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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70 Imaging
34 Features
32 Overall
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
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Below, we are analyzing the Pentax Efina and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Efina scores vs the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung HZ25W
| Efina | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax Efina
| HZ25W | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung HZ25W
| Efina | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax Efina vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina has 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) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina against the HZ25W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and HZ25W is 97 and 70 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Efina will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Pentax Efina | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Efina | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-06-03 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 91g (0.20 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI109 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $10 | $350 |