Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DL2

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH2 was unveiled 5 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH2 scores against the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 vs the ist DL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and ist DL2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH2 will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FH2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.