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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Launched January 2006
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FH7 was revealed 5 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH7 scores versus the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FH7 ist DL2 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2006More modern by 69 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FH7

 ist DL2 FH7 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax ist DL2

 FH7 ist DL2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 and the ist DL2.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will resolve more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger FH7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (565g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (126g)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
lighter than others (565g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
22
lighter than others (565 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax ist DL2
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-09-07 2006-01-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 -