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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was launched 8 months earlier than the A68 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-S2 grades vs the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony A68

 K-S2 A68 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Pentax K-S2

 A68 K-S2 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2015Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A68

 K-S2 A68 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-S2 vs the A68.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and A68 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and A68.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K-S2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A68 Portrait photography highlights
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (678 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.4 fps)
low battery pack (410 shots)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography advice
Sony A68 Travel photography advice
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than average (678 grams)
55
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (510 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
Sony A68 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery pack (410 per charge)
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
heavier than average (678g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Sony A68
 Pentax K-S2Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-S2 Sony SLT-A68
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-10 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME MII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678 gr (1.49 lbs) 610 gr (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 410 photos 510 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $581 $581