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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Pentax ist DL2

 Fujifilm SL300 ist DL2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2006Fresher by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Fujifilm SL300

 ist DL2 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax ist DL2

 Fujifilm SL300 ist DL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the ist DL2.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and ist DL2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (565g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography features
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (565 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging information
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
22
lighter than competition (565g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax ist DL2
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Pentax ist DL2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-05 2006-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 5
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 -