Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax ist DL2

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 7 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the ist DL2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will render greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.