Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX100

Following is a thorough review of the Pentax K-S2 and Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the K-S2 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was released 2 years after the RX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-S2 matches up versus the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 and Sony RX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-S2 versus the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and RX100 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and RX100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The K-S2 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent K-S2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.