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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Efina was released 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Efina grades vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung PL200

 Efina PL200 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax Efina

 PL200 Efina 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung PL200

 Efina PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Efina has got exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Efina vs the PL200.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and PL200 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and PL200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Efina is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung PL200
 Pentax EfinaSamsung PL200
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung PL200
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-03 2010-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91g (0.20 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $10 $0