Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax Q

The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-S2 versus Pentax Q, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The K-S2 was brought out 3 years after the Q which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the K-S2 grades against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-S2 provides 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 Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-S2 versus the Q.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and Q is 64 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and Q.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-S2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.