Pentax K-S2 vs Sony H200

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax K-S2 and Sony H200, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-S2 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The K-S2 was released 2 years after the H200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-S2 grades versus the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-S2 against the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and H200 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and H200.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The K-S2 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer K-S2 provides an edge in sensor tech.