Canon 5D MII vs Pentax ist DL2

Here, we are comparing the Canon 5D MII vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was introduced 3 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5D MII matches up vs the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII has exterior measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MII versus the ist DL2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and ist DL2 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and ist DL2.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MII will resolve greater detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5D MII is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.