Pentax Q vs Pentax ist DS2

The following is a extensive review of the Pentax Q and Pentax ist DS2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Q was released 5 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q grades versus the ist DS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q & Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q has outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Q vs the ist DS2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q and ist DS2 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and ist DS2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax Q will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Q should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.