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Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66
Pentax 645D front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Released March 2010
  • Later Model is Pentax 645Z
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax ist DL2

 645D ist DL2 
ReleasedMarch 2010January 2006More modern by 51 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax 645D

 ist DL2 645D 

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax ist DL2

 645D ist DL2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
77
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (40MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645D Street photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography info
58
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
63
great sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645D Travel photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography features
55
environment proofing
great sensor resolution (40MP)
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography advice
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D Vlogging features
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
22
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Pentax ist DL2
 Pentax 645DPentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax 645D Pentax ist DL2
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-03-10 2006-01-27
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7264 x 5440 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 5
Lens
Lens support Pentax 645AF2 Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 6 151
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1480 gr (3.26 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 11.1
DXO Low light rating 1262 639
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $4,000 -