Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL170

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax Efina versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was released 2 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Efina scores vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina provides outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina versus Samsung PL170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Efina vs the PL170.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and PL170 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and PL170.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Efina should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.