Reasons to choose *ist DL2
Released in 2006, *ist DL2 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 565 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax *ist DL2
vs Pentax K-m
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
*ist DL2369 mm²
K-m- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The *ist DL2 and K-m have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
*ist DL2MetricK-m
6.1 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.7
7.78 µmPixel pitch6.01 µm
60.48 µm²Pixel area36.17 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density2.76 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
565 gWeight590 g
SD/MMC cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2 x AA Alkaline, Lithium or NiMH Batteries
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The *ist DL2 and K-m have the same sensor area. The *ist DL2 has the lighter body. The K-m has the higher effective resolution. The K-m is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose K-m
Released in 2008, K-m has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 590 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.