Olympus E-520 vs Pentax ist DS2

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax ist DS2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-520 was introduced 3 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-520 matches up vs the ist DS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 provides physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-520 and the ist DS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and ist DS2 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and ist DS2.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-520 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-520 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger E-520 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.