Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S2
Portability
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73
Portability
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2015
- Older Model is Nikon D5300
- Refreshed by Nikon D5600
Pentax K-S2
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(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
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
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Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D5500 and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D5500 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D5500 matches up versus the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Pentax K-S2
| D5500 | K-S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Nikon D5500
| K-S2 | D5500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Pentax K-S2
| D5500 | K-S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 |  | February 2015 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5500 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D5500 and the K-S2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and K-S2 is 71 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D5500 and K-S2.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D5500 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D5500 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Pentax K-S2 Street photography details
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (420 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (678 grams)
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Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (820 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Nikon D5500 Travel photography information
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography information
better than average battery power (820 per charge)
lighter than others in class (420g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
environment sealing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (678 grams)
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Landscape photography with Nikon D5500
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (820 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Nikon D5500 Vlogging info
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging info
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than others in class (420 grams)
does not have image stabilization
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (678g)
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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
| Nikon D5500 | Pentax K-S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D5500 | Pentax K-S2 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 420 gr (0.93 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 | 84 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1438 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 820 shots | 410 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $700 | $581 |