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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 760D and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 760D was brought out within a month of the K-S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 760D grades against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Pentax K-S2

 760D K-S2 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 760D

 K-S2 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Pentax K-S2

 760D K-S2 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 760D enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 760D and the K-S2.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and K-S2 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 760D to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 760D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
78
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography details
Pentax K-S2 Street photography details
71
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 760D
Sports photography with Pentax K-S2
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.4 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 760D
Travel photography with Pentax K-S2
66
has touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 760D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging highlights
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
no image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS 760DPentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 760D Pentax K-S2
Otherwise known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $849 $581