Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax ist DL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF5 was announced 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF5 scores versus the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax ist DL2
GF5 | ist DL2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | January 2006 | More recent by 76 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 210k | Clearer display (+710k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic GF5
ist DL2 | GF5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax ist DL2
GF5 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GF5 versus the ist DL2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and ist DL2 is 89 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and ist DL2.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF5 will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GF5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-04-05 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 267g (0.59 lbs) | 565g (1.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $600 | - |