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Pentax Efina vs Sony H70

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax Efina versus Sony H70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Efina was manufactured 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Efina grades vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony H70

 Efina H70 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax Efina

 H70 Efina 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony H70

 Efina H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina provides external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Efina versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Efina versus the H70.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and H70 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and H70.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Efina is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Sony H70
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Sony H70
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony H70
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 91g (0.20 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $10 $199