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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FH22 ist DL2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2006Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FH22

 ist DL2 FH22 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax ist DL2

 FH22 ist DL2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
lighter than competition in class (565g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax ist DL2
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 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
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 170g (0.37 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 -