Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K100D S

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D Overview
Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The K-S2 was launched 6 years after the K200D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-S2 matches up versus the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax K200D
K-S2 | K200D | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2008 | More modern by 79 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax K-S2
K200D | K-S2 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax K200D
K-S2 | K200D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 has got external measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-S2 versus the K200D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and K200D is 64 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and K200D.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer K-S2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Pentax K-S2 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-S2 | Pentax K200D |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2008-09-01 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.4fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678g (1.49 pounds) | 690g (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $581 | $600 |