Pentax K-S2 vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The K-S2 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-S2 grades vs the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-S2 versus the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and ZV-1 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and ZV-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged K-S2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.