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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-S1
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was unveiled 18 months after the NEX-5T making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-S2 scores versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony NEX-5T

 K-S2 NEX-5T 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2013Newer by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Pentax K-S2

 NEX-5T K-S2 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony NEX-5T

 K-S2 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 versus the NEX-5T.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and NEX-5T is 64 and 89 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (678g)
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average (678g)
77
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than average (678 grams)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Sony NEX-5T
 Pentax K-S2Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-S2 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME MII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678g (1.49 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $581 $400