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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Replaced the Pentax K-70
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the KF (24MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was manufactured 8 years prior to the KF and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-S2 grades against the KF for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax KF

 K-S2 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K-S2

 KF K-S2 
IntroducedNovember 2022February 2015More recent by 94 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax KF

 K-S2 KF 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 has outer measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax KF has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-S2 versus the KF.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and KF is 64 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and KF.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax KF to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older K-S2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography highlights
Pentax KF Street photography highlights
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (678g)
73
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors in class (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography features
Pentax KF Sports photography features
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery (410 per charge)
74
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography advice
Pentax KF Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (678g)
66
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KF Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
low battery (410 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
Vlogging with Pentax KF
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
more heavy than others in class (678g)
72
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
heavier than competitors in class (684 grams)
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax KF
 Pentax K-S2Pentax KF
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-S2 Pentax KF
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-10 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.4 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678 gr (1.49 lbs) 684 gr (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $581 $850