Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax ist DL2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was unveiled 10 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF8 scores vs the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 features physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GF8 versus the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and ist DL2 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and ist DL2.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF8 will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern GF8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.