Pentax K-3 vs Pentax ist DS2

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax K-3 vs Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 was introduced 8 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-3 scores against the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 & Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 has got physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-3 and the ist DS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and ist DS2 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and ist DS2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-3 to offer more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern K-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.