Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax ist DS2

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax ist DS2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was introduced 9 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GM5 scores versus the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GM5 vs the ist DS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and ist DS2 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and ist DS2.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GM5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will offer more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GM5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.