Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax ist DL2

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was released 12 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-1 II scores versus the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II has outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II versus the ist DL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and ist DL2 is 55 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and ist DL2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.