Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched August 2005
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe FS42 was unveiled 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS42 scores against the ist DS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax ist DS2
FS42 | ist DS2 | |||
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Launched | April 2009 | August 2005 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic FS42
ist DS2 | FS42 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax ist DS2
FS42 | ist DS2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax ist DS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS42 against the ist DS2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and ist DS2.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS42 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FS42 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FS42 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2005-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $580 | - |