Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax ist DL2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GH3 was unveiled 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH3 grades against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GH3 and the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and ist DL2 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and ist DL2.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH3 will provide you with more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GH3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.