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Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D810
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
  • Announced January 2006
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D850 was manufactured 11 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D850 scores vs the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Pentax ist DL2

 D850 ist DL2 
AnnouncedAugust 2017January 2006More recent by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k210kSharper display (+2149k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D850

 ist DL2 D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Pentax ist DL2

 D850 ist DL2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D850 provides exterior measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D850 vs the ist DL2.

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and ist DL2 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D850 and ist DL2.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D850 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon D850 will render more detail due to its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern D850 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography information
66
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (565g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,840 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography factors
65
great battery (1,840 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average in class (565g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (1,840 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D850
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
29
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
22
lighter than average in class (565g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Pentax ist DL2
 Nikon D850Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D850 Pentax ist DL2
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-08-24 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 153 5
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,359k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 65
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.1
DXO Low light rating 2660 639
Other
Battery life 1840 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $2,997 -