Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-50 was brought out 7 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-50 grades versus the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-50 versus the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and ist DL2 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and ist DL2.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-50 to give greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.