Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax P70

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax P70, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and P70 (12MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S2 was released 6 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-S2 scores vs the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 provides outside dimensions 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 P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-S2 against the P70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and P70 is 64 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and P70.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-S2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger K-S2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.