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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released August 2005
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FX75 was unveiled 4 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX75 grades against the ist DS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax ist DS2

 FX75 ist DS2 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2005Fresher by 59 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic FX75

 ist DS2 FX75 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax ist DS2

 FX75 ist DS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions 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 FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX75 and the ist DS2.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and ist DS2 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and ist DS2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX75 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FX75 will give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher FX75 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Pentax ist DS2
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography features
67
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
22
lighter than competition in class (605g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax ist DS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax ist DS2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-06-01 2005-08-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format AVCHD Lite, 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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 605 gr (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 -