Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax ist DS2

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax ist DS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was brought out 3 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FS25 grades against the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS25 and the ist DS2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and ist DS2.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FS25 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FS25 will have an edge in sensor technology.