Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was launched 9 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF7 grades versus the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 features external measurements 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 DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GF7 against the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and ist DS2 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and ist DS2.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher GF7 provides an edge in sensor tech.