Pentax Efina vs Samsung SL720

Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax Efina and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 3 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Efina grades versus the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina offers outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina against the SL720.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and SL720 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and SL720.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Efina will have an advantage in sensor technology.