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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FZ150 was announced 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ150 matches up versus the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FZ150 ist DL2 
RevealedApril 2012January 2006Fresher by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ist DL2 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax ist DL2

 FZ150 ist DL2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ150 compared to the ist DL2.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and ist DL2.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ150 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ150 will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer FZ150 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (528g)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography information
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great battery power (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (528 grams)
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lighter than competition in class (565g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax ist DL2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-11 2006-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 65
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.1
DXO Low light rating 132 639
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 -