Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. The resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-70 was brought out 17 months later than the K-S2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-70 scores versus the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-70 features outside dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-70 against the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and K-S2 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and K-S2.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-70 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.