Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-S2

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5600 was brought out 22 months later than the K-S2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D5600 grades against the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5600 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5600 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D5600 against the K-S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and K-S2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D5600 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent D5600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.