Canon 450D vs Pentax K-S2

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 450D versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 450D was brought out 7 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 450D matches up against the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 450D has exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 450D versus the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and K-S2.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-S2 to show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.