Panasonic S1 vs Pentax ist DL2

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 5 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 grades against the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 versus the ist DL2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.