Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS3 versus Pentax ist DL2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS3 was announced 3 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS3 grades versus the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS3 against the ist DL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and ist DL2 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and ist DL2.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS3 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.