Pentax K-7 vs Pentax ist DS2

The following is a complete review of the Pentax K-7 versus Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-7 was released 4 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-7 grades against the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 & Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K-7 and the ist DS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and ist DS2 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and ist DS2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-7 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern K-7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.