Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung TL205

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-S2 and Samsung TL205, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The K-S2 was unveiled 5 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-S2 scores against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Samsung TL205. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-S2 compared to the TL205.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and TL205 is 64 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and TL205.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-S2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.