Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax ist DL2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The GH4 was manufactured 8 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH4 grades versus the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 has physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions 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 account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GH4 vs the ist DL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and ist DL2 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and ist DL2.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern GH4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.