Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax ist DL2

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was unveiled 3 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FX48 matches up versus the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 compared to the ist DL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and ist DL2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX48 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FX48 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger FX48 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.