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Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Updated by Nikon D780
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon D750 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The D750 was revealed 8 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D750 matches up against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax ist DL2

 D750 ist DL2 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2006Newer by 105 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k210kClearer screen (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D750

 ist DL2 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax ist DL2

 D750 ist DL2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 has physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D750 versus the ist DL2.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and ist DL2 is 57 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and ist DL2.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D750 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D750 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern D750 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography features
68
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (565 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography information
78
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery life (1,230 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (565g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D750
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (1,230 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
30
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
22
lighter than competition (565g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax ist DL2
 Nikon D750Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D750 Pentax ist DL2
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-09-12 2006-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 5
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 11.1
DXO Low light rating 2956 639
Other
Battery life 1230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/MMC card
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $2,000 -