Pentax K-S2 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-S2 and Sony WX5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was revealed 4 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-S2 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S2 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 and the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and WX5 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-S2 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.