Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX10 III

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The ist DL2 was launched 11 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ist DL2 matches up vs the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 enjoys 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) while the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ist DL2 vs the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DL2 and RX10 III.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ist DL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will show greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ist DL2 will be behind in sensor innovation.