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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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
  • Introduced January 2006
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was revealed 4 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH1 grades vs the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FH1 ist DL2 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2006More recent by 48 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FH1

 ist DL2 FH1 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax ist DL2

 FH1 ist DL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 features outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH1 compared to the ist DL2.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and ist DL2.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax ist DL2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2006-01-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 -