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Pentax K-S2 Review

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  • Pentax K-S2

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    Main Features

    • 20MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 100 - 51200
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 5.4fps continuous shooting
    • FHD at 30fps and HD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 678g. 91 x 123 x 73 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Replaced Pentax K-S1
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    Pentax K-S2 Overview

    First introduced in February 2015 , Pentax K-S2 is a 20.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Fully articulated screen and Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Pentax replaced the older K-S1 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1

    Pentax K-S2 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Pentax K-S2 is a member of Pentax's Entry-Level DSLR class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Pentax Entry-Level DSLR Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Pentax KF
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    2022 24.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 126 x 93 x 74mm 684g
    Pentax K-70
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    2016 24.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 126 x 93 x 74mm 688g
    Pentax K-S2
    2015 20.0MP - APS-C 5.4 fps 91 x 123 x 73mm 678g
    Pentax K-50
    Compare
    2013 16.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 130 x 97 x 71mm 650g
    Pentax K-500
    Compare
    2013 16.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 130 x 97 x 71mm 646g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Pentax KF vs K-70 vs K-S2 vs K-50 vs K-500

    Alternative Model names found for Pentax K-S2: KS2, KS 2 and K-S 2.


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    Pentax K-S2 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Pentax K-S2 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    FHD at 30fps and HD at 60fps Video Recording
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    51.200 Max ISO
    11 Focus Points
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    1/6000s High Shutter Speed
    5.4fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    External Microphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Anti Alias Filter Simulator
    Remote control with a smartphone
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    CONs
    No Touch Screen
    Low Battery Life: 410 shots

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    Pentax K-S2 Physical Specs
    Pentax K-S2 weighs 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) and has external dimensions of 91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 73mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Pentax K-S2 with the dimensions:

    Pentax K-S2 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Pentax K-S2 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Pentax K-S2, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Pentax K-S2 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Pentax K-S2 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Pentax K-S2 size with the camera that it replaced: Pentax K-S1. Pentax K-S1 is 30mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Pentax K-S2 but it is also 30mm wider.


    Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Pentax K-S2 and Pentax K-S1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Pentax K-S2 with its main competitors:

    Pentax K-S2 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs K-S2 Thickness vs K-S2
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-70
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    688g 10g heavier 74mm 1mm thicker
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-3
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    800g 122g heavier 77mm 4mm thicker
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-S1
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    558g 120g lighter 70mm 3mm thinner
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-5
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    740g 62g heavier 73mm equal thickness
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-50
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    650g 28g lighter 71mm 2mm thinner
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax KP
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    703g 25g heavier 76mm 3mm thicker
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Nikon D5600
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    465g 213g lighter 70mm 3mm thinner
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-5 II
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    760g 82g heavier 73mm equal thickness

    Weather Sealing

    Pentax K-S2 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Pentax K-S2 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Pentax K-S2 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Pentax K-S2 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Pentax K-S2 has a Pentax KAF2 lens mount and currently there are 163 native lenses available for this mount. Pentax K mount has backward compatibility for all the K mount lenses produced since 1975 so Pentax users has access to a large selection of manual era native lenses in addition to the modern AF lenses.

    K-S2 also has a Sensor based Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on K-S2. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Pentax K-S2

    There are 27 lenses with weather sealing for Pentax K-S2 that you can couple with its weather-sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Pentax K-S2 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Pentax KAF2 Mount Lenses for Pentax K-S2
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Lens Pentax D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW
    225-675mm 35mm FF 2000gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
    225-750mm 35mm FF 1780gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    HD Pentax  DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR Lens HD Pentax DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR
    82.5-450mm APS-C / DX 466gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Pentax DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW Lens Pentax DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED PLM AW
    24-75mm APS-C / DX 712gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR Lens Pentax smc DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR
    75-300mm APS-C / DX 285gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE Lens Pentax DA 18-50mm F4.5-5.6 DC WR RE
    27-75mm APS-C / DX 158gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Lens HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
    82.5-450mm APS-C / DX 471gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Pentax smc DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Lens Pentax smc DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM
    27-405mm APS-C / DX 453gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with K-S2 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Pentax K-S2 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Pentax K-S2 Sensor and Photography Features

    Pentax K-S2 has a 20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features PRIME MII processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. K-S2 has a native ISO range of 100 - 51200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Pentax K-S2 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Fujifilm X-T5 with its 40.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm X-T5 or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Anti-Aliasing Filter

    Another important feature about Pentax K-S2's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes. But wait! K-S2 takes care of this problem for you. It has a unique and adjustable Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator mode which can create the effects of a Low Pass filter electronically when you want to avoid moiré.

    Let's look at how the size of the Pentax K-S2's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Pentax K-S2 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Pentax K-S2 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Pentax K-S2 LCD and Viewfinder

    Pentax K-S2 has a Fully Articulated 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Articulated screens are more video oriented compared to only tilting or fixed screens. On the other hand, photography oriented users generally prefer tilting screens. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Pentax K-S2 back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Pentax K-S2 will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of K-S2's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    K-S2 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 100% and a magnification ratio of 0.64x. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Pentax K-S2 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Pentax K-S2 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( With NFC support) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, K-S2 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our K-S2. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect K-S2 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Pentax K-S2 Battery

    Pentax K-S2 is powered by D-LI109 battery which provides a battery life of 410 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 943 shots, Pentax K-S2 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend K-S2 owners to invest in some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level DSLR Cameras

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    Pentax K-x with its 1900shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-x or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.

    Pentax K-S2 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-70
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    1920 x 1080 410shots Yes No No
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-3
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    1920 x 1080 560shots No No No
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-S1
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    1920 x 1080 410shots No No No
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-5
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    1920 x 1080 980shots No No No
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-50
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    1920 x 1080 410shots No No No
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax KP
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    1920 x 1080 390shots Yes No No
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Nikon D5600
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    1920 x 1080 820shots Yes Yes Yes
    Pentax K-S2 Camera Pentax K-5 II
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    1920 x 1080 980shots No No No

    Pentax K-S2 Video Features

    With Pentax K-S2, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Pentax K-S2 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Pentax K-S2 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Pentax K-S2 also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a headphone port though.

    Also read:

    • Best DSLR Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Pentax K-S2 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Pentax K-S2 can shoot continuously at max speed of 5.4 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/6000 sec.

    Flash

    K-S2 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Pentax K-S2 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 11 points to choose from.

    Pentax K-S2 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Pentax K-S2 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Pentax K-S2 in 5 different photography areas.

    Pentax K-S2 for Portrait Photography

    Pentax K-S2 has a score of 67 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Pentax K-S2 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Pentax K-S2 for Street Photography

    Pentax K-S2 has a score of 88 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Pentax K-S2 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Pentax K-S2 for Sports Photography

    Pentax K-S2 has a score of 83 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/6000s
    11 Focus Points
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    Average Continuous Shooting: 5.4fps

    Read the details of how we scored Pentax K-S2 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Pentax K-S2 for Daily Photography

    Pentax K-S2 has a score of 68 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    678g
    Body Thickness 73mm

    Read the details of how we scored Pentax K-S2 for Daily Photography

    Pentax K-S2 for Landscape Photography

    Pentax K-S2 has a score of 42 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Pentax K-S2 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Pentax KAF Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Pentax K-S2 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Pentax K-S2 compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Pentax K-S2 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Pentax K-S2

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Pentax K-S2 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Pentax K-70
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    Pentax K-3
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    Pentax K-S1
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    Pentax K-5
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    Pentax K-50
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    Pentax KP
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    Nikon D5600
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    Pentax K-5 II
    Pentax K-5 II
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    Pentax K-S2 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Pentax K-S2 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Pentax K-S2's price range.

    Fujifilm X-T200
    Fujifilm X-T200
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    Panasonic GX8
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    Canon M50 II
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    Canon M50
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    Olympus E-M1
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    Fujifilm X-T20
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    Olympus E-M5 II
    Olympus E-M5 II
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    Olympus E-M10 IV
    Olympus E-M10 IV
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    Pentax K-S2 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Pentax K-S2 has an Overall Score of 77/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Pentax K-S2 is ranked #24 out of 210 in DSLR cameras (Top 20 DSLR), and ranked #94 out of 1268 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #94 out of 1268 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #24 out of 210 in Top Ranking DSLR Cameras
    #2 out of 82 in Top Ranking Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
    #27 out of 273 in Top Ranking APS-C Sensor Cameras
    #40 out of 199 in Top Ranking Cameras with Selfie friendly Screen
    #7 out of 35 in Top Ranking Pentax KAF Lens Mount Cameras
    #192 out of 386 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.64x)
    #81 out of 144 in Lightest DSLR Cameras with APS-C sensor(678g)
    #41 out of 152 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fully Articulated Screen
    One of only 11 Cameras to have a AA (Anti-Aliasing) Filter Simulator
    Geek Score: 1

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Pentax K-S2
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    Does the Pentax K-S2 have RAW support?
    Does the Pentax K-S2 have Weather Sealing?
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    What is the Max ISO of Pentax K-S2?
    What is the Sensor Size of Pentax K-S2?
    is the Pentax K-S2 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Pentax K-S2 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Pentax K-S2 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Pentax K-S2?
    What is the Weight of Pentax K-S2?
    What are the Dimensions of Pentax K-S2?
    Pentax K-S2 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Pentax
    Model Pentax K-S2
    Announced 2015-02-10
    Body Type Compact SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Pentax KAF2
    Number of Lenses 163
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.5x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.64x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/6000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 5.4 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
    Flash Modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm
    Sensor Area 366.60mm2
    Sensor Resolution 20 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648
    Max Native ISO 51,200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 11
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 678g
    Physical Dimensions 91 x 123 x 73mm
    Battery Life 410 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model D-LI109
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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