Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony H70

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony H70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and H70 (16MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The ist DL2 was unveiled 6 years before the H70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ist DL2 grades vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DL2 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the H70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and H70 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DL2 and H70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ist DL2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H70 will deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.