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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
  • New Model is Nikon D3300
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D3200 versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D3200 matches up vs the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Pentax K-S2

 D3200 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Nikon D3200

 K-S2 D3200 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2012More recent by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-S2

 D3200 K-S2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D3200 and the K-S2.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and K-S2 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and K-S2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon D3200 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Street photography factors
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography features
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.4 fps)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography features
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography features
59
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 shots)
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
27
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-S2
 Nikon D3200Pentax K-S2
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D3200 Pentax K-S2
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-07-25 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1131 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $530 $581