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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was revealed 7 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-5 II matches up against the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax ist DL2

 K-5 II ist DL2 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2006More recent by 90 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax K-5 II

 ist DL2 K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax ist DL2

 K-5 II ist DL2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 II comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 II against the ist DL2.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and ist DL2 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 II to provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-5 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
does not have mic port
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax ist DL2
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 II Pentax ist DL2
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-04 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 5
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760g (1.68 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 11.1
DXO Low light rating 1235 639
Other
Battery life 980 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $830 -