Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was released 5 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 scores against the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 3D1 and the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and ist DL2 is 93 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and ist DL2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic 3D1 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer 3D1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.