Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-S2

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-S2, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and K-S2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 645D was announced 5 years prior to the K-S2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 645D matches up against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645D and Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax 645D Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax 645D offers outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 645D compared to the K-S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and K-S2 is 50 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and K-S2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 645D having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax 645D will offer more detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 645D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.