Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-S2 was launched 11 months after the RX10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-S2 scores vs the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 has 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) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-S2 compared to the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and RX10 is 64 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and RX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-S2 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher K-S2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.