Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX10 II

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX10 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the K-S2 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-S2 was brought out 4 months prior to the RX10 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-S2 matches up versus the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 provides 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 RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-S2 vs the RX10 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and RX10 II is 64 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and RX10 II.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The K-S2 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.