Panasonic S2 vs Pentax ist DL2

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2 was released 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S2 matches up vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S2 compared to the ist DL2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S2 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.