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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released August 2005
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax ist DS2

 K-70 ist DS2 
ReleasedJune 2016August 2005More recent by 132 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Pentax K-70

 ist DS2 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax ist DS2

 K-70 ist DS2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

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

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors (688g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (688g)
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DS2
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (410 shots)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
heavier than competitors (688g)
22
lighter than competition (605 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax ist DS2
 Pentax K-70Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-70 Pentax ist DS2
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-06-08 2005-08-22
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 688g (1.52 pounds) 605g (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $649 -