Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
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On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH10 was manufactured 7 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH10 matches up versus the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax ist DL2
| FH10 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2006 | More modern by 85 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FH10
| ist DL2 | FH10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax ist DL2
| FH10 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 versus the ist DL2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and ist DL2 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and ist DL2.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer FH10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2006-01-27 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 5 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 565 grams (1.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $110 | - |