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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
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
  • Announced January 2006
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax ist DL2

 G95 ist DL2 
AnnouncedApril 2019January 2006More modern by 161 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k210kSharper display (+1030k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic G95

 ist DL2 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax ist DL2

 G95 ist DL2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (565 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography highlights
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (290 shots)
52
lighter than average in class (565 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (290 shots)
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
22
lighter than average in class (565 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax ist DL2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-05 2006-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 5
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536g (1.18 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $998 -