Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax ist DL2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The FH6 was brought out 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH6 matches up vs the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 versus the ist DL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH6 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent FH6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.