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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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 FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ70 was manufactured 7 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ70 matches up versus the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax ist DL2

 FZ70 ist DL2 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2006Fresher by 91 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ist DL2 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax ist DL2

 FZ70 ist DL2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 and the ist DL2.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ist DL2 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and ist DL2.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ70 will resolve more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (606 grams)
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (565g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (400 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (400 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (606g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (565g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
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quite wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (606 grams)
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lighter than others (565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax ist DL2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-18 2006-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606g (1.34 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 65
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 171 639
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 -