Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very well matched but the S2 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2 was released 2 years later than the K-x and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2 scores against the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K-x
S2 | K-x | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | December 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic S2
K-x | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-x
S2 | K-x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2 against the K-x.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and K-x.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S2 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 16.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 112 grams (0.25 lb) | 580 grams (1.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 1900 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $109 | $600 |