Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-S2

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-S2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very well matched but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was brought out 12 months later than the K-S2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PEN-F matches up versus the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the PEN-F against the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and K-S2 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The PEN-F features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The fresher PEN-F should have an advantage in sensor tech.