Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-S2 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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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Pentax K-S1
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S2 was brought out 4 years prior to the K-S2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S2 grades versus the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K-S2
S2 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic S2
K-S2 | S2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-S2
S2 | K-S2 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 against the K-S2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and K-S2 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and K-S2.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-S2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112 gr (0.25 lb) | 678 gr (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $109 | $581 |