Nikon Z5 vs Pentax ist DL2

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.

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The 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.

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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).

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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.

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.