Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2
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Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed May 2006
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K110D and Pentax ist DL2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the K110D (6MP) and the ist DL2 (6MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe K110D was revealed 4 months later than the ist DL2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K110D matches up versus the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K110D & Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are available at Pentax K110D Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax ist DL2
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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax K110D
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Common features in the Pentax K110D and Pentax ist DL2
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Revealed | May 2006 | January 2006 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 210k | 210k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K110D has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K110D and Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K110D versus the ist DL2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K110D and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K110D and ist DL2.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Pentax K110D | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K110D | Pentax ist DL2 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2006-05-22 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 585 gr (1.29 lb) | 565 gr (1.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | - |