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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was launched 3 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Efina matches up versus the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung ST80

 Efina ST80 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Pentax Efina

 ST80 Efina 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST80

 Efina ST80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina offers 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) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina and the ST80.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and ST80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and ST80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger Efina will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
34
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (91 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
has focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging information
Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung ST80
 Pentax EfinaSamsung ST80
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Efina Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-03 2010-01-06
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $10 $249