Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax ist DL2
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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Photography Glossary Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-3 II was manufactured 9 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-3 II grades against the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Pentax ist DL2
| K-3 II | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | January 2006 | More recent by 113 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 210k | Sharper display (+827k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax K-3 II
| ist DL2 | K-3 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax ist DL2
| K-3 II | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II has physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 II versus the ist DL2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and ist DL2.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 II to offer you extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-3 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Pentax K-3 II | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model type | Pentax K-3 II | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2015-04-23 | 2006-01-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime III | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 27 | 5 |
| Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF |
| Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.3fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 800g (1.76 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 80 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1106 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 720 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Cost at release | $829 | - |