Pentax K-S2 vs Sony W570

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony W570, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The K-S2 was launched 4 years after the W570 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-S2 scores versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S2 versus the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and W570 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and W570.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.