Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S2

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was launched 14 months earlier than the K-S2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-50 scores versus the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-50 against the K-S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and K-S2 is 63 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and K-S2.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-S2 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older K-50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.