Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax ist DS2

Here is a complete review of the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both created by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was released 12 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-1 II scores vs the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II has external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the ist DS2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and ist DS2 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and ist DS2.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will provide more detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.