Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2

Lets look more closely at the Pentax 645D versus Pentax ist DL2, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and ist DL2 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was launched 4 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 645D grades against the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645D & Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax 645D features physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Pentax 645D versus Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 645D compared to the ist DL2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 645D and ist DL2 is 50 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and ist DL2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 645D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax 645D will give extra detail utilizing its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent 645D provides an advantage in sensor technology.