Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was brought out 5 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP7 grades vs the ist DL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 against the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and ist DL2.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FP7 will produce more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher FP7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.