Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax ist DL2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ35 was unveiled 4 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ35 grades vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax ist DL2
FZ35 | ist DL2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2006 | Newer by 55 months | |
Display size | 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 FZ35
ist DL2 | FZ35 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax ist DL2
FZ35 | ist DL2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 versus the ist DL2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and ist DL2 is 72 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and ist DL2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ35 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ35 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lb) | 565 grams (1.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 76 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 rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $999 | - |