Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90
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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90 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
- Superseded the Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax E90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The K-S2 was brought out 5 years after the E90 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-S2 scores against the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Pentax E90
K-S2 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax K-S2
E90 | K-S2 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax E90
K-S2 | E90 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys 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) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-S2 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-S2 vs the E90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and E90 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and E90.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer K-S2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Pentax K-S2 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-S2 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME MII | Prime |
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 | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 6cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.4 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 678 grams (1.49 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $581 | $100 |