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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D90
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7100
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced August 2005
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D7000 and Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7000 was announced 5 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D7000 grades vs the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Pentax ist DS2

 D7000 ist DS2 
IntroducedNovember 2010August 2005More modern by 65 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Nikon D7000

 ist DS2 D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Pentax ist DS2

 D7000 ist DS2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D7000 features outside measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D7000 versus the ist DS2.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7000 and ist DS2 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D7000 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D7000 to show more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D7000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7000
Street photography with Pentax ist DS2
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7000
Sports photography with Pentax ist DS2
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 Landscape photography info
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging highlights
29
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
22
lighter than competition (605g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Pentax ist DS2
 Nikon D7000Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7000 Pentax ist DS2
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-11-30 2005-08-22
Body design 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 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1167 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,049 -