Nikon D70s vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched April 2005
- Old Model is Nikon D70
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D70s and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D70s (6MP) and the ist DL2 (6MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D70s scores versus the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Pentax ist DL2
| D70s | ist DL2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D70s
| ist DL2 | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2006 |  | April 2005 | More modern by 9 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.5" |  | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 210k |  | 130k | Sharper display (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70s and Pentax ist DL2
| D70s | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon D70s vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D70s has got outside dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D70s versus the ist DL2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70s and ist DL2 is 61 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D70s vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D70s and ist DL2.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged D70s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Nikon D70s | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D70s | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2005-04-20 | 2006-01-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 130k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 679 gr (1.50 lbs) | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around 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-EL3a | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $700 | - |