Nikon D2H vs Pentax ist DL2

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D2H vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D2H was launched 3 years earlier than the ist DL2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D2H scores vs the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2H has got outer measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D2H vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D2H and the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and ist DL2 is 51 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D2H and ist DL2.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax ist DL2 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged D2H will be behind in sensor tech.