Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") boast different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was unveiled 20 months before the RX100 V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-S2 matches up vs the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 has got external 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 RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S2 and the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and RX100 V is 64 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The K-S2 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older K-S2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.