Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2
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![Pentax K-50 front Pentax K-50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-50/Pentax-K-50-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
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.
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax ist DL2
K-50 | ist DL2 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 96 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax K-50
ist DL2 | K-50 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax ist DL2
K-50 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and ist DL2 is 63 and 69 respectively.
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-50 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-11-27 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 51600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 5 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 1120 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $610 | - |