Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ZR1 was revealed 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZR1 grades vs the ist DS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 vs the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and ist DS2 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and ist DS2.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZR1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ZR1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.