Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced August 2005
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax ist DS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH2 was unveiled 5 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH2 matches up vs the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax ist DS2
FH2 | ist DS2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | August 2005 | More modern by 66 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic FH2
ist DS2 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax ist DS2
FH2 | ist DS2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax ist DS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 compared to the ist DS2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and ist DS2 is 96 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and ist DS2.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH2 will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent FH2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2005-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 14 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 605 grams (1.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $149 | - |