Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax ist DS2

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was unveiled 10 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GF8 matches up vs the ist DS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 features physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF8 against the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and ist DS2 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and ist DS2.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF8 will render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer GF8 will have an edge in sensor innovation.