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Pentax K-S2

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3 stars
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4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • Video quality is good
  • including ISO1600 and detail remains fairly good

Cons

  • own built-in DC motor
  • not touch sensitive)
  • no anti-aliasing filter here

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5472, 3648 px
  • Pentax KA, Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2, Pentax KAF3
  • 32
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Pentax K-S2 - Pros & Cons

Pentax K-S2

Pros

  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • Video quality is good
  • including ISO1600 and detail remains fairly good
  • feels solid and reassuringly robust
  • Touch screens are also pretty cool and make navigation
  • It s a great compositional tool
  • Color accuracy is extremely good
  • very good
  • controls are superbly designed to put key functions within easy reach
  • makes manually focusing relatively easy
  • The Weather Resistant construction is always welcome

Cons

  • own built-in DC motor
  • not touch sensitive)
  • no anti-aliasing filter here
  • price lack the final few per cent
  • substantial neck strap fixing
  • noise becomes more noticeable and colour saturation drops which
  • Pentax is heavier than stated
  • twin control dials and weather sealing
  • a focus peaking function is missing
  • dynamic range results do not reach the high level of the photo mode
  • is restricted to ISO 3200 when recording video

Pentax K-S2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
51200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5472 x 3648 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax K-S2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors20.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution5472 x 3648 px
Other resolutions
  • 4224x2816
  • 3072x2048
  • 1920x1280
ProcessorPRIME MII
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Optics and focus
Lens mount
  • Pentax KA
  • Pentax KAF
  • Pentax KAF2
  • Pentax KAF3
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture32
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
AutofocusContinuous Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)11
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Sensitivity priority
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures1
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1
  • 2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 3
  • 12
Histogramyes
AE frames3
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • High-speed Sync
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemP-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.4 fps
Scene modes
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
Speed (JPEG)5.4 fps
Speed (RAW)5.4 fps
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight21.8 oz
Width4.82 in
Height3.58 in
Depth2.85 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)480
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum51200
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px
White balance presets10
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • DNG
  • EXIF
  • JPG
  • PEF
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Pastel
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.95 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)2.5 - 1.5
Eye relief0.81 in
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate50.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPolycarbonate
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Orange
  • Black,Pink
  • Black,White
  • Brown,Grey
  • Grey
  • Lime,White
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Remote controlyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireno

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Pentax K-S2 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (23)

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Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 review
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Published: 16.04.2015
Pentax K-S2 review
4.0

Superb ergonomics and features, minor image quality niggles keep the Pentax K-S2 from top marks

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 review: The K-S2 is a solid first-dSLR option if you don't care about video
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Published: 01.05.2015
Pentax K-S2 review: The K-S2 is a solid first-dSLR option if you don't care about video
3.5

For folks looking to step up from a point-and-shoot, the Pentax K-S2 has a lot to offer. But decent movie quality is not on the list.

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2
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Published: 05.11.2015
Pentax K-S2
4.3

A weather-resistant, entry-level DSLR camera with high resolution, built-in stabilisation, 100% viewfinder coverage and modern connectivity.

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Introduction: In-depth review of the Pentax K-S2 DSLR.

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Published: 03.11.2015
Pentax K-S2 Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of Pentax K-S2 Digital Cameras. Know detailed info about Pentax K-S2 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 14.04.2015
Pentax K-S2 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Pentax K-S2 is a new, very capable entry-level DSLR camera. The weather-proof K-S2 offers 20 megapixels, a variable-angle LCD monitor, an 11-point AF system, 3-inch LCD screen, an optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, wireless LAN and NFC functionality, and an ISO range of 100-51200, all for £550 / $700 body only. Read our in-depth Pentax K-S2 review now...

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 DSLR Review: All-Weather Companion
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Tom's Guide
Published: 18.05.2015
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Review: All-Weather Companion
3.5

The K-S2 offers several appealing features, including weatherproofing and sensor-shift image stabilization, but its video quality falls short.

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.04.2015
Pentax K-S2 review
4.5

Pentax continues to nip at the heels of Canon and Nikon in the DSLR market, and the K-S2 has quite a bite

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Published: 09.02.2015
Pentax K-S2 Review
4.0

The all-weather Pentax K-S2 is packed with tech, but is there another DSLR which gives you even more for the money? Find out in our review!

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 DSLR Review
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Published: 29.09.2015
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Review

  The Pentax K-S2 is an entry-level SLR system. It offers 20MP resolution, a built-in image stabilizer, a Wi-Fi module, and is able to record Full HD videos.

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 14.04.2015
Pentax K-S2 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

Expert review of the Pentax K-S2 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more.

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 Preview: Entry-level Pentax DSLR gets an early update
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Published: 16.02.2015
Pentax K-S2 Preview: Entry-level Pentax DSLR gets an early update

Just six months after introducing the K-S1, Pentax has launched an updated model featuring a full weather-resistant shell and thankfully no flashing lights. Positioned as the world’s smallest dustproof and weather-resistant DSLR for outdoor enthusiasts who want to travel light, the K-S2 continues to use the same 20.1Mp APS-C CMOS sensor as its predecessor. Let’s run through the specs to see what else is in store. 

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 DSLR Review
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Published: 21.07.2020
Pentax K-S2 DSLR Review
2.4

This Pentax K-S2 DSLR review shows an inexpensive starter DSLR from Pentax/Ricoh that provides basic weather proofing and very solidimage quality.

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 Express Review: A DSLR that ticks all the right boxes
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Published: 17.11.2015
Pentax K-S2 Express Review: A DSLR that ticks all the right boxes

The Pentax K-S2 is certainly one of the best DSLRs available in India at the moment as it ticks all the right boxes

Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S2 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 10.02.2015
Pentax K-S2 Review | Camera Decision
3.8

Pentax K-S2 is a 20.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K-S2 review to find its pros and cons.

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