Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-3 III and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was introduced 15 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-3 III scores versus the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 Mark III & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 III Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 III has got physical dimensions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-3 III and the ist DL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 III and ist DL2 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 III and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 III to result in greater detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger K-3 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.