Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax ist DL2

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and ist DL2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was revealed 7 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LF1 scores against the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the LF1 and the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and ist DL2 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LF1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern LF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.