Pentax K-7 vs Pentax ist DL2

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-7 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-7 was released 3 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-7 matches up against the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-7 vs the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and ist DL2 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-7 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern K-7 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.