Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DL2

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax ist DL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The GF7 was launched 9 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GF7 matches up versus the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GF7 and the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and ist DL2 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and ist DL2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF7 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GF7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.