Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ28 was manufactured 3 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ28 matches up against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax ist DL2
FZ28 | ist DL2 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2006 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FZ28
ist DL2 | FZ28 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax ist DL2
FZ28 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 and the ist DL2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ist DL2 is 72 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and ist DL2.
All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ28 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ28 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ28 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lbs) | 565g (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 27 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 79 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $599 | - |