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Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2016
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
  • Launched January 2006
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Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the B700 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The B700 was brought out 10 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the B700 matches up vs the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Pentax ist DL2

 B700 ist DL2 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2006Newer by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon B700

 ist DL2 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Pentax ist DL2

 B700 ist DL2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the B700 compared to the ist DL2.

Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and ist DL2 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The B700 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon B700 will offer you more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern B700 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (565g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
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good battery (350 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B700
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon B700 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Pentax ist DL2
 Nikon Coolpix B700Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Pentax ist DL2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-02-23 2006-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 -