Nikon D780 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon D780 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched January 2020
- Older Model is Nikon D750
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon D780 vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe D780 was revealed 14 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D780 matches up against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Pentax ist DL2
| D780 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2020 |  | January 2006 | More modern by 170 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+2149k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D780
| ist DL2 | D780 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D780 and Pentax ist DL2
| D780 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D780 has physical dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D780 vs the ist DL2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and ist DL2 is 57 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and ist DL2.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D780 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D780 will resolve more detail because of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger D780 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D780 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Nikon D780 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D780 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2020-01-07 | 2006-01-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 5 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 2,359k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 840g (1.85 lbs) | 565g (1.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 2260 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15b | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $2,297 | - |
