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Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Pentax ist DL2 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released August 2005
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax ist DL2 and Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the ist DL2 (6MP) and the ist DS2 (6MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was unveiled 6 months after the ist DS2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ist DL2 scores against the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax ist DS2

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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Pentax ist DL2

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Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Pentax ist DS2

 ist DL2 ist DS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2006August 2005Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Display resolution210k210kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DL2 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the ist DS2.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and ist DS2 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and ist DS2.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Street photography info
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography info
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition in class (565g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging info
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging info
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
does not have external mic jack
22
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax ist DL2 and Pentax ist DS2
 Pentax ist DL2Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax ist DL2 Pentax ist DS2
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-01-27 2005-08-22
Physical type Mid-size 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 6MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 11
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 565 gr (1.25 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One