Olympus 7010 vs Pentax ist DS2

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 7010 was introduced 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7010 grades vs the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions 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 time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 vs the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and ist DS2 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7010 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus 7010 will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 7010 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.