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Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon 60D
  • Renewed by Canon 80D
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
  • Released January 2006
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Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 70D was revealed 7 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 70D scores against the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Pentax ist DL2

 70D ist DL2 
ReleasedOctober 2013January 2006More modern by 95 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 70D

 ist DL2 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Pentax ist DL2

 70D ist DL2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 70D enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 70D compared to the ist DL2.

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and ist DL2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 70D to provide more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 70D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography advice
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography advice
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
has focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
lighter than competitors (565g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 70D
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
69
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
22
lighter than competitors (565g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon 70D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Pentax ist DL2
 Canon EOS 70DPentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 70D Pentax ist DL2
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-10-31 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 5
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 565g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.1
DXO Low light rating 926 639
Other
Battery life 920 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $758 -