Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was introduced 4 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH22 scores against the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 vs the ist DL2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and ist DL2 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and ist DL2.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH22 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer FH22 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.