Olympus E-300 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-300 versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-300 was revealed 12 months before the ist DL2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-300 matches up versus the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-300 has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-300 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-300 compared to the ist DL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-300 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-300 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.