Nikon D70 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon D70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Released April 2004
- Successor is Nikon D80
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
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The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon D70 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the ist DL2 (6MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D70 was revealed 22 months prior to the ist DL2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D70 grades vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Pentax ist DL2
| D70 | ist DL2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D70
| ist DL2 | D70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2006 |  | April 2004 | Newer by 22 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 210k |  | 130k | Crisper screen (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70 and Pentax ist DL2
| D70 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon D70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D70 enjoys external measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D70 versus the ist DL2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and ist DL2 is 61 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and ist DL2.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D70 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Nikon D70 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D70 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2004-04-05 | 2006-01-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 130k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 679 gr (1.50 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 50 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 529 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | EN-EL3 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $296 | - |
