Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2
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![Pentax K-500 front Pentax K-500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-500/Pentax-K-500-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Announced February 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The K-500 was revealed 14 months before the K-S2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-500 matches up vs the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax K-S2
K-500 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax K-500
K-S2 | K-500 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-S2
K-500 | K-S2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Identical display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-500 versus the K-S2.
![Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K-S2-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and K-S2 is 64 and 64 respectively.
![Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K-S2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and K-S2.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged K-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K-S2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-500-vs-Pentax-K-S2-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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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Pentax K-500 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-500 | Pentax K-S2 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-27 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME M | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 51600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 646g (1.42 lbs) | 678g (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1087 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 710 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $581 |