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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX850 was brought out 11 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX850 grades against the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax ist DL2

 GX850 ist DL2 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2006Newer by 134 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic GX850

 ist DL2 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax ist DL2

 GX850 ist DL2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX850 versus the ist DL2.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and ist DL2 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will give you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent GX850 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography highlights
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography info
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (565g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
79
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (210 shots)
52
lighter than competition (565g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging information
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
22
lighter than competition (565 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Pentax ist DL2
Alternate name Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-01-04 2006-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 5
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.1
DXO Low light rating 586 639
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $548 -