Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K110D

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was revealed 8 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-S2 grades against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-S2 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 compared to the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and K110D is 64 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and K110D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to render extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer K-S2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.