Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax ist DS2

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GX850 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 noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX850 was brought out 11 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX850 scores vs the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax ist DS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX850 versus the ist DS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and ist DS2 is 90 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and ist DS2.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will show extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent GX850 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.