Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly close but the S2 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
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The S2 was manufactured 11 months later than the K-r which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2 grades against the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K-r
S2 | K-r | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic S2
K-r | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-r
S2 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 offers external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2 versus the K-r.
![Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r size comparison Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Pentax-K-r-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and K-r is 96 and 67 respectively.
![Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Pentax-K-r-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and K-r.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Pentax-K-r-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-vs-Pentax-K-r-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-r |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 112g (0.25 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $1,100 |