Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-S2

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax K-S2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured about the same time to the K-S2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the K-S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and K-S2 is 86 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and K-S2.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S2 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.