Pentax KP has a
24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features PRIME IV processor. On the other hand, Pentax ist DS2 has a
6.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Pentax KP's sensor provides 18MP more than Pentax ist DS2's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the KP and ist DS2 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Pentax KP and Pentax ist DS2 Cameras
Pentax KP and Pentax ist DS2 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Pentax KP
or the
Pentax ist DS2 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
