Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2
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67 Features
81 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
82 Overall
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Introduced June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
(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
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
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).

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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-S2
K-70 | K-S2 | |||
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Released | June 2016 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax K-70
K-S2 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2
K-70 | K-S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-70 | Pentax K-S2 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-06-08 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | PRIME MII | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 688g (1.52 lb) | 678g (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $649 | $581 |