Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax ist DL2

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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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.

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.