Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DL2

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was launched 12 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GH5S matches up vs the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S versus the ist DL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and ist DL2 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH5S will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.