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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
59
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Nikon D7000 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon D90
  • Successor is Nikon D7100
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
  • Announced January 2006
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D7000 versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was announced 4 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D7000 grades vs the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Pentax ist DL2

 D7000 ist DL2 
AnnouncedNovember 2010January 2006Newer by 59 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D7000

 ist DL2 D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Pentax ist DL2

 D7000 ist DL2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7000 has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions 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 D7000 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D7000 compared to the ist DL2.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7000 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D7000 to resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger D7000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7000
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (565g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 Landscape photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
29
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
22
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Pentax ist DL2
 Nikon D7000Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7000 Pentax ist DL2
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-11-30 2006-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 39 5
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 gr (1.72 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.1
DXO Low light score 1167 639
Other
Battery life 1050 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $1,049 -