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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
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
  • Released January 2006
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FZ28 ist DL2 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2006More recent by 37 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ist DL2 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax ist DL2

 FZ28 ist DL2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (565 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (565g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
22
lighter than others (565 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax ist DL2
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 -