Pentax K110D vs Pentax ist DL2

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.