Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-S7 was unveiled 4 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S7 grades vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax ist DL2
EX-S7 | ist DL2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | January 2006 | More recent by 50 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Casio EX-S7
ist DL2 | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax ist DL2
EX-S7 | ist DL2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 vs the ist DL2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and ist DL2.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-S7 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher EX-S7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $140 | - |