Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH3 was manufactured 4 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH3 scores versus the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH3 vs the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and ist DL2 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH3 will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.