Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-70 was revealed 10 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-70 matches up vs the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 & Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 comes with outside measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-70 and the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and ist DS2 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-70 to give greater detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent K-70 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.