Pentax ist DL2 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II

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      Specifications

      General Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      Modelist DL2Lumix DC-S5 II
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
      MSRP$1999.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20086000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Phase Detect
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points5779
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Lens MountPentax KAFLeica L
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with static touch control
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution210k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting2.8 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction      		Auto*
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction*
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off *For iA only.
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      DxO Low Light ISO639
      DxO Color Depth22.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      5952 x 3968 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5952 x 3136 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution5952 x 3968
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes12-Bit via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurvePanasonic V-Gamut, V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited
      Terminals Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Lumix Sync
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired (optional) 2.5mm
      Environmental Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Dimensions125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6")134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")
      Weight (inc. batteries)565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)13.4 x 7.4 x 6.6"
      Package Weight2.65 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Battery Pack4 x AADMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Pentax ist DL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor shift type


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