FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax K-S2

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The AV200 was manufactured 5 years before the K-S2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AV200 grades against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 features external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the AV200 versus the K-S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and K-S2 is 94 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and K-S2.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The AV200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged AV200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.