Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was manufactured 6 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the LX7 matches up vs the ist DL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 vs the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and ist DL2 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and ist DL2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX7 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern LX7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.