Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony TF1

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony TF1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ist DS2 was announced 8 years before the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ist DS2 matches up versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DS2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DS2 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ist DS2 vs the TF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and TF1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ist DS2 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ist DS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.