Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax ist DL2
FH7 | ist DL2 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | January 2006 | More modern by 69 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FH7
ist DL2 | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax ist DL2
FH7 | ist DL2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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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 | - |