Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was launched 5 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 grades vs the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax ist DL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 and the ist DL2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and ist DL2 is 94 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and ist DL2.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH25 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FH25 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.