Panasonic G7 vs Pentax ist DS2

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax ist DS2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was brought out 9 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G7 grades versus the ist DS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 compared to the ist DS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and ist DS2 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G7 will give greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer G7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.