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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5i
  • Older Model is Canon 650D
  • New Model is Canon 750D
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 700D and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 700D was brought out 20 months prior to the K-S2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 700D grades against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-S2

 700D K-S2 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 700D

 K-S2 700D 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2013More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-S2

 700D K-S2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 700D against the K-S2.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 700D and K-S2 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and K-S2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 700D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography features
Pentax K-S2 Street photography features
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D Sports photography details
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography details
55
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.4 fps)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography features
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography features
64
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 700D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 700D
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS 700DPentax K-S2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 700D Pentax K-S2
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T5i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-10 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 681 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 D-LI109
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $649 $581