Pentax K-1 vs Pentax ist DL2

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-1 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are created by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was released 10 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-1 grades vs the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having 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") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 and Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 versus the ist DL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and ist DL2 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher K-1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.