Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-S2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-S2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was introduced 5 years later than the K-S2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S5 scores vs the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5 compared to the K-S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and K-S2 is 60 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and K-S2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.