| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Name | ist DS |
| Image sensor | 23.5mm x 15.7mm, 6.31MP |
| Max output resolution | 3008x2008 |
| Other resolutions | 2400x1600, 1536x1024 |
| Zoom | By lens |
| Optical focal length (35mm) | By lens |
| Maximum lens aperture | By lens |
| Shutter speeds | 30-1/4000th, B (bulb) |
| ISO rating | 200/400/800/1600/3200 |
| LCD screen | 2.0 inch, low-temperature polysilicon TFT colour, 210,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | TTL with shooting data, FOV approx 95% |
| Flash range | Approx 4.5m, external flash hotshoe |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto with Red-Eye reduction, Manual, Manual with Red-Eye reduction |
| Exposure control | Auto Pict, Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Night scene, Macro, P/A/S/M, B |
| Exposure metering | Matrix, Spot, Center-weighted |
| Exposure Compensation | ± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step |
| White balance modes | Automatic, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (3 types), Flash, Custom |
| Auto-Focus | Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus distance | By lens |
| Recording Modes | Single, Continuous, Auto bracket |
| Image formats | JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW |
| Compression | RAW, Best, Better, Good |
| Picture Adjustments | Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness |
| Video (max res/format) | N/A |
| Movie Length | N/A |
| Self-timer | 10 seconds/2 seconds |
| Memory card slot | Secure Digital |
| Supplied Memory | None |
| Batteries supplied | None |
| Recharger supplied | None |
| A/V output | PAL and NTSC |
| Ports | USB 2.0, DC socket, Video out, cable remote |
| Accessories | Neck strap, Software CD |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 125 x 92.5 x 66mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | 505g |
| Software | Pentax Photo Browser, Pentax Photo Laboratory |
| Warranty | 12 Months |