Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax ist DL2

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The GF3 was announced 5 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF3 matches up versus the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 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).

Analyze the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GF3 versus the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and ist DL2 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF3 will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger GF3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.