Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
(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
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Z5 and Pentax ist DL2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z5 was brought out 14 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z5 matches up against the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax ist DL2
Z5 | ist DL2 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | January 2006 | Newer by 177 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Crisper display (+830k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon Z5
ist DL2 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax ist DL2
Z5 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 against the ist DL2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and ist DL2 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and ist DL2.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Z5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 24 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 15 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 565g (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,399 | - |