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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax Efina versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was manufactured 2 years after the PL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Efina scores versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung PL210

 Efina PL210 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Pentax Efina

 PL210 Efina 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung PL210

 Efina PL210 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Efina has got outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Efina versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina against the PL210.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and PL210 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and PL210.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Efina should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography advice
Samsung PL210 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (91g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung PL210
 Pentax EfinaSamsung PL210
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung PL210
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-03 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91g (0.20 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $10 $200