Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620
97 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung SL620
Efina | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Pentax Efina
SL620 | Efina | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung SL620
Efina | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Samsung SL620 | |
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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 |