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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched August 2005
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax ist DS2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 15 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z7 II matches up against the ist DS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax ist DS2

 Z7 II ist DS2 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2005Newer by 185 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k210kCrisper screen (+1890k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 ist DS2 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax ist DS2

 Z7 II ist DS2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax ist DS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II versus the ist DS2.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and ist DS2 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and ist DS2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography advice
88
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography advice
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography info
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DS2
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
22
lighter than others in class (605g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax ist DS2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax ist DS2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax ist DS2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-10-14 2005-08-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $2,997 -