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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-S2 versus Pentax E70, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-S2 was revealed 6 years later than the E70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-S2 matches up versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax E70

 K-S2 E70 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 75 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kClearer display (+809k dot)
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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-S2

 E70 K-S2 

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax E70

 K-S2 E70 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 has got outer 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) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 versus the E70.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and E70 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and E70.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer K-S2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography features
Pentax E70 Portrait photography features
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (678 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than average (678 grams)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery life (410 per charge)
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Vlogging info
Pentax E70 Vlogging info
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
more heavy than average (678 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax E70
 Pentax K-S2Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-S2 Pentax Optio E70
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2009-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678 grams (1.49 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $581 $140