Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax ist DL2

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS45 was released 9 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS45 scores versus the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS45 against the ist DL2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and ist DL2 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS45 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS45 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 will have an edge in sensor technology.