Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax ist DS2

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 versus Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 7 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8500 versus Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and ist DS2 is 61 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8500 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm S8500 will give greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.