Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax ist DL2

Following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was announced 9 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-S2 matches up against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S2 compared to the ist DL2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and ist DL2 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and ist DL2.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-S2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.