Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax ist DS2

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FZ150 was announced 6 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ150 matches up versus the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 compared to the ist DS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and ist DS2 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and ist DS2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ150 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.