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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • New Model is Pentax K200D
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax ist DL2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Pentax. The resolution of the K100D S (6MP) and the ist DL2 (6MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K100D S was introduced 18 months after the ist DL2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K100D S matches up vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax ist DL2

 K100D S ist DL2 
AnnouncedJune 2007January 2006More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax K100D S

 ist DL2 K100D S 

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Pentax ist DL2

 K100D S ist DL2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution210k210kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D S provides external measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 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).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D S versus Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K100D S against the ist DL2.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D S and ist DL2 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and ist DL2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher K100D S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography information
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K100D S
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (565 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than others in class (565g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
22
lighter than others in class (565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax K100D S vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Pentax ist DL2
 Pentax K100D SuperPentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K100D Super Pentax ist DL2
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2007-06-28 2006-01-27
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 5
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 210k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 grams (1.42 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $520 -