Pentax Q10 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Pentax Q10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Pentax Q10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax Q10 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Q10 was brought out 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Q10 matches up vs the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax Q10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax ist DL2
Q10 | ist DL2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | January 2006 | Fresher by 81 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax Q10
ist DL2 | Q10 |
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Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Pentax ist DL2
Q10 | ist DL2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check the Pentax Q10 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Q10 and the ist DL2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and ist DL2 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and ist DL2.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax Q10 will render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Q10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax Q10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Q10 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-09-10 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax Q | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 8 | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 565 grams (1.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 183 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | - |