Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax ist DS2

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and ist DS2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was released 11 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 has physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ2500 versus the ist DS2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and ist DS2 is 53 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.