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Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Pentax K-S1
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-S2 was revealed 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-S2 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 K-S2 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2012More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax K-S2

 Galaxy Camera 4G K-S2 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 K-S2 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S2 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 64 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-S2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.4 fps)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
65
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
37
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax K-S2Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-S2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 -
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678 gr (1.49 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $581 $550