Panasonic G6 vs Pentax ist DL2

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax ist DL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was revealed 7 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G6 grades vs the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G6 vs the ist DL2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and ist DL2 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G6 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G6 will show extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.