Nikon L100 vs Pentax ist DL2

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon L100 versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the L100 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The L100 was manufactured 3 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L100 matches up vs the ist DL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L100 versus the ist DL2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and ist DL2 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon L100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern L100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.