Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony QX10

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony QX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The ist DL2 was introduced 8 years prior to the QX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ist DL2 matches up against the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 has physical 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 QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ist DL2 vs the QX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and QX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ist DL2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will give extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.