Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DL2

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax ist DL2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 14 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z7 II matches up against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II and the ist DL2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and ist DL2 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and ist DL2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.