Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax ist DL2

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax ist DL2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX90 was introduced 5 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FX90 grades vs the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FX90 against the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and ist DL2.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX90 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FX90 will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FX90 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.