Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was manufactured 9 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ300 matches up versus the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 has physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 versus the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and ist DL2.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ300 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.