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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2006
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax ist DL2

 EX-S7 ist DL2 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2006More recent by 50 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Casio EX-S7

 ist DL2 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax ist DL2

 EX-S7 ist DL2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (565g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
lighter than average (565 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
lighter than average (565 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Pentax ist DL2
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Pentax ist DL2
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 -