Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax MX-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The K-S2 was manufactured 20 months after the MX-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-S2 grades against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the K-S2 and the MX-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and MX-1 is 64 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and MX-1.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-S2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.