Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very close but the S2 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S2 was unveiled 17 months before the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2 scores against the K-5 IIs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and K-5 IIs is 96 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.