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Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched March 2003
  • Updated by Canon 20D
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 10D and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the ist DL2 (6MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 10D was launched 3 years earlier than the ist DL2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 10D grades against the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax ist DL2

 10D ist DL2 

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 10D

 ist DL2 10D 
LaunchedJanuary 2006March 2003More modern by 34 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k118kCrisper screen (+92k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax ist DL2

 10D ist DL2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 10D versus the ist DL2.

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and ist DL2 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and ist DL2.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography information
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography info
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography information
41
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 10D
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
22
lighter than competitors (565g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon 10D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Pentax ist DL2
 Canon EOS 10DPentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 10D Pentax ist DL2
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2003-03-31 2006-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 5
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 grams (1.93 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 57 65
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.1
DXO Low light rating 571 639
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,900 -