Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax K-S2

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 years before the K-S2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the K-S2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and K-S2 is 90 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.