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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed April 2005
  • Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Superseded the Canon 300D
  • Newer Model is Canon 400D
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 350D was revealed 10 years before the K-S2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 350D grades versus the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Pentax K-S2

 350D K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 350D

 K-S2 350D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015April 2005Newer by 119 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 350D and Pentax K-S2

 350D K-S2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 350D comes with external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D vs the K-S2.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and K-S2.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S2 to show extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 350D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 350D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (8MP)
78
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography info
Pentax K-S2 Street photography info
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (410 shots)
heavier than competition (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS 350DPentax K-S2
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 350D Pentax K-S2
Also called EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2005-04-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2304 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 637 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $581