Pentax K-S2 vs Sony H55

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony H55, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The K-S2 was revealed 4 years later than the H55 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-S2 matches up versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S2 against the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and H55 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-S2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer K-S2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.