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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2006
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FZ35 ist DL2 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2006Newer by 55 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ist DL2 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax ist DL2

 FZ35 ist DL2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (565g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (565g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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lighter than average (565 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax ist DL2
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 -