Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-P1
- Updated by Olympus E-P3
(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
- Released February 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P2 was released 5 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-P2 scores against the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax K-S2
E-P2 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus E-P2
K-S2 | E-P2 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | April 2010 | Newer by 58 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-S2
E-P2 | K-S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has measurements 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 Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 and the K-S2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and K-S2 is 86 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and K-S2.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K-S2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lb) | 678 grams (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $799 | $581 |