Panasonic G9 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic G9 and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 11 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 scores vs the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 features physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G9 and Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 compared to the ist DL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and ist DL2 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G9 will provide you with more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.