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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
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
  • Announced January 2006
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax ist DL2

 LX7 ist DL2 
AnnouncedOctober 2012January 2006More modern by 82 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic LX7

 ist DL2 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax ist DL2

 LX7 ist DL2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX7
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (565g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
64
better than average battery (330 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than others in class (565 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
22
lighter than others in class (565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax ist DL2
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-10-15 2006-01-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 65
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.1
DXO Low light score 147 639
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 -