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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax Efina and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was launched 4 years after the TL320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Efina matches up against the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung TL320

 Efina TL320 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax Efina

 TL320 Efina 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung TL320

 Efina TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina enjoys outside 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 TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Efina against the TL320.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and TL320 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and TL320.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax Efina to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Efina should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography information
Samsung TL320 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung TL320
 Pentax EfinaSamsung TL320
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-03 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lb) -
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $10 $380