Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX350

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-S2 and Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was unveiled 22 months prior to the HX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-S2 matches up against the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in 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") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 and Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-S2 compared to the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and HX350 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and HX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-S2 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The older K-S2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.