Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The G95 was announced 13 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G95 grades vs the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G95 and the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and ist DL2.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail with its extra 14.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G95 will have a benefit in sensor technology.