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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D7200
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
  • Introduced January 2006
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D7500 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7500 was brought out 11 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D7500 grades vs the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax ist DL2

 D7500 ist DL2 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2006Newer by 137 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D7500

 ist DL2 D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax ist DL2

 D7500 ist DL2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 has outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D7500 versus the ist DL2.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and ist DL2 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and ist DL2.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D7500 to offer you more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D7500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7500
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (565g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7500
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography info
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competitors in class (565g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging factors
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
22
lighter than competitors in class (565g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax ist DL2
 Nikon D7500Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7500 Pentax ist DL2
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-04-12 2006-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 5
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 922k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 720 grams (1.59 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 11.1
DXO Low light rating 1483 639
Other
Battery life 950 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,247 -