Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax ist DS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was released 8 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GM1 scores vs the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GM1 vs the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and ist DS2 is 93 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and ist DS2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GM1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GM1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.