Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax ist DS2

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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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).

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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.

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

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.