Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched August 2005
Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the E90 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E90 was revealed 4 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E90 scores against the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 & Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax ist DS2
E90 | ist DS2 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | August 2005 | More modern by 54 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Pentax E90
ist DS2 | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax ist DS2
E90 | ist DS2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 provides external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E90 against the ist DS2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and ist DS2 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and ist DS2.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E90 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax E90 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E90 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio E90 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 32-95mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 6cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $100 | - |