Canon 5D MII vs Pentax ist DS2

Let's look much closer at the Canon 5D MII versus Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was introduced 3 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the 5D MII scores versus the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MII enjoys physical dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D MII versus the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and ist DS2 is 56 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and ist DS2.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MII will produce greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 5D MII will have a benefit in sensor innovation.