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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax ist DL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was brought out 3 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G1 grades versus the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax ist DL2

 G1 ist DL2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2006More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic G1

 ist DL2 G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax ist DL2

 G1 ist DL2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions 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 G1 versus Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 vs the ist DL2.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and ist DL2 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G1 will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography factors
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography features
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (565g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography highlights
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography details
62
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
52
lighter than others (565 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G1
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
18
can't shoot video
22
lighter than others (565g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pentax ist DL2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-19 2006-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 565g (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 65
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.1
DXO Low light rating 463 639
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 -