Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax ist DS2

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax ist DS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FX48 was unveiled 3 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX48 matches up versus the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX48 compared to the ist DS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and ist DS2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FX48 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FX48 will have an advantage in sensor tech.