Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-S2

Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax K-S2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was launched 3 months later than the K-S2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-3 II scores vs the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-3 II versus the K-S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and K-S2 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and K-S2.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 II to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.