Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax ist DS2

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MIII versus Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was launched 6 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIII grades against the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII features external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the ist DS2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and ist DS2 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and ist DS2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIII will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII should have an advantage in sensor technology.