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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was unveiled 6 years prior to the K-S2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-620 scores against the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax K-S2

 E-620 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus E-620

 K-S2 E-620 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2009More modern by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-S2

 E-620 K-S2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-620 vs the K-S2.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and K-S2 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and K-S2.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-620 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography info
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.4 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 shots)
more heavy than average (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
18
no video recording
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than average (678g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-S2
 Olympus E-620Pentax K-S2
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-620 Pentax K-S2
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-07-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
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 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $799 $581