Pentax 645Z vs Pentax ist DL2

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax 645Z and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 645Z was introduced 8 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 645Z matches up versus the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645Z & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z offers outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 645Z vs the ist DL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and ist DL2 is 49 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and ist DL2.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax 645Z will provide greater detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 645Z will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.