Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
S2 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic S2
K-5 IIs | S2 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-5 IIs
S2 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112 grams (0.25 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 980 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $109 | $749 |