Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX30

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax K-S2 and Sony QX30, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very similar but the K-S2 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-S2 was announced 6 months later than the QX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-S2 grades against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-S2 and Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-S2 compared to the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and QX30 is 64 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and QX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The K-S2 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler.