Pentax Efina vs Sigma fp L

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax Efina versus Sigma fp L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Efina was launched 8 years before the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Efina matches up against the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina has outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Efina versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Efina compared to the fp L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and fp L is 97 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and fp L.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Efina because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Efina will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.