Pentax Efina vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax Efina vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was manufactured 16 months later than the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Efina matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Efina comes with exterior dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Efina vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Efina versus the TX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and TX20.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX20 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Efina is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.