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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Pentax K-S1
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP Overview

Below, we are comparing the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. The resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was launched 23 months prior to the KP making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the K-S2 grades vs the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax KP

 K-S2 KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-S2

 KP K-S2 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2015Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax KP

 K-S2 KP 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 features external 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 KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-S2 vs the KP.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and KP is 64 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and KP.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax KP to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older K-S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax KP Portrait photography factors
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography details
Pentax KP Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (678g)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (390 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than others (678g)
61
weather proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (390 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery (410 per charge)
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
Vlogging with Pentax KP
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than others (678 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax KP
 Pentax K-S2Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-S2 Pentax KP
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-10 2017-01-26
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII PRIME IV
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 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.4 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 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 w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678g (1.49 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $581 $747