Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax ist DL2

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax ist DL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GX1 was announced 6 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX1 grades vs the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GX1 versus the ist DL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and ist DL2 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GX1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.