Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7000 and Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Pentax ist DL2
D7000 | ist DL2 | |||
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Announced | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 59 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D7000
ist DL2 | D7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Pentax ist DL2
D7000 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Nikon D7000 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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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 | - |