Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-S2
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Launched August 2018
- Succeeded the Nikon D3400
(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
- Older Model is Pentax K-S1
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D3500 versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D3500 was manufactured 3 years later than the K-S2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D3500 scores vs the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3500 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Pentax K-S2
D3500 | K-S2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | February 2015 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Nikon D3500
K-S2 | D3500 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K-S2
D3500 | K-S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3500 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Nikon D3500 versus Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D3500 and the K-S2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and K-S2 is 72 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D3500 and K-S2.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3500 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher D3500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Nikon D3500 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D3500 | Pentax K-S2 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2018-08-29 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 365 gr (0.80 lb) | 678 gr (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1550 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14a | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $397 | $581 |