Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax K-S2

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and K-S2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 10 months prior to the K-S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J4 scores against the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J4 vs the K-S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and K-S2 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and K-S2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.