Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX100

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S2 was unveiled 18 months later than the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-S2 scores vs the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-S2 against the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and QX100 is 64 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and QX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-S2 has the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger K-S2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.