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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was released 4 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Efina grades vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung SL620

 Efina SL620 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Pentax Efina

 SL620 Efina 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung SL620

 Efina SL620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina offers external dimensions 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 SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Efina against the SL620.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and SL620.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax Efina to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Efina is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography features
Samsung SL620 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography details
Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
24
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung SL620
 Pentax EfinaSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 91 grams (0.20 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $10 $200