Panasonic G9 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax ist DL2
| G9 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2017 |  | January 2006 | More recent by 144 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+830k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic G9
| ist DL2 | G9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax ist DL2
| G9 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2017-11-08 | 2006-01-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
| Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 658 gr (1.45 lbs) | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Price at launch | $1,500 | - |