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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax K-S2
(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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-S1
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-600 versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-600 was announced 6 years prior to the K-S2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-600 matches up vs the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Pentax K-S2

 E-600 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus E-600

 K-S2 E-600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Pentax K-S2

 E-600 K-S2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 versus Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-600 against the K-S2.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and K-S2 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and K-S2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-600 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography highlights
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
78
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-600
Sports photography with Pentax K-S2
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging highlights
18
no video
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
more heavy than average in class (678g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Pentax K-S2
 Olympus E-600Pentax K-S2
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-600 Pentax K-S2
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-08-30 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $581