Clicky

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
82
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm X-H2 was revealed 7 years later than the K-S2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores against the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Pentax K-S2

 Fujifilm X-H2 K-S2 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2015More recent by 93 months
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 K-S2 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Pentax K-S2

 Fujifilm X-H2 K-S2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 features physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the K-S2.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and K-S2 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and K-S2.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-H2 to give greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography information
Pentax K-S2 Street photography information
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (680 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.4 frames/s)
low battery life (410 shots)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (680 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing megapixels (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (660g)
64
weather sealing
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (680 CIPA)
two card slots
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (410 CIPA)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (660g)
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition in class (678g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Pentax K-S2
 Fujifilm X-H2Pentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Pentax K-S2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2022-09-08 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 82 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 680 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $1,999 $581