Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2006 | Newer by 134 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper screen (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic GX850
ist DL2 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax ist DL2
GX850 | ist DL2 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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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 | - |