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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was launched 9 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5DS R matches up versus the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Pentax ist DL2

 5DS R ist DL2 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2006More modern by 110 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 5DS R

 ist DL2 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Pentax ist DL2

 5DS R ist DL2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5DS R compared to the ist DL2.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and ist DL2 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer 5DS R should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5DS R
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
85
has manual focus
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography features
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (700 CIPA)
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proof
amazing MP (51MP)
not so great battery (700 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (700 per charge)
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5DS R
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
30
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Pentax ist DL2
 Canon EOS 5DS RPentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax ist DL2
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2006-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8688 x 5792 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 5
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF
Total lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/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 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.1
DXO Low light rating 2308 639
Other
Battery life 700 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/MMC card
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $3,699 -