Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax ist DL2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and ist DL2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was launched 13 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades against the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 enjoys outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the ist DL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and ist DL2 is 52 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and ist DL2.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 96MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.