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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1H and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was brought out 13 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1H scores versus the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax ist DL2

 S1H ist DL2 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2006Fresher by 166 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2330k210kSharper screen (+2120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic S1H

 ist DL2 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax ist DL2

 S1H ist DL2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has got outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H and Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H compared to the ist DL2.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and ist DL2 is 52 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and ist DL2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will offer more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (565g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (400 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,052 grams)
52
lighter than competition (565g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
22
lighter than competition (565 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax ist DL2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2006-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF
Available lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $3,998 -