Olympus 7030 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was launched 4 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7030 grades versus the ist DS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 compared to the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and ist DS2.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7030 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus 7030 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 7030 should have an edge in sensor tech.