Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Announced February 2018
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced August 2005
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax ist DS2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX9 was released 12 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX9 matches up against the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax ist DS2
GX9 | ist DS2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | August 2005 | Fresher by 152 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 210k | Sharper display (+1030k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic GX9
ist DS2 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax ist DS2
GX9 | ist DS2 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax ist DS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 and the ist DS2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and ist DS2 is 82 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and ist DS2.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent GX9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2005-08-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 lbs) | 605g (1.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,000 | - |