Pentax K-S2 : specification sheet, prices and discussions

Type

Reflex
Effective pixels

20 MP
Size

APS-C

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Top view
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Key points

NFC

Yes

Ingress Protection

Yes

Environmentally sealed

Yes

Timelapse

Yes

GPS

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Battery Life (CIPA)

410

Range

12 m

Effective pixels

20 MP

ISO max

51200

White balance presets

10

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Viewfinder coverage (Viewfinder)

100 %

Display size

3 in

Display resolution

921000 px

Weak points

Integrated lens

No

Height

91 in

Weight

678 oz

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Expert reviews

Photography Blog

You would probably expect the new Pentax K-S2 to be a straightforward follow on from the K-S1. While it has the same sensor - a 20 million pixel CMOS...

9/10

PCMAG

Despite its name, the Pentax K-S2 ($699.95, body only) isn't a replacement for last year's K-S1, it's simply the second entry in the company's new...

7/10

Cameras Reviewed.com

Despite the appeal of trying new things, sometimes getting back to basics is the ticket to getting ahead. This has proven true with the cameras like...

7.8/10

Imaging Resource

K-S2 Summary Pentax is sometimes seen as a conservative brand, but the Pentax K-S2 changes all that with features never seen before in the company's...

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Digit.in

`53395/-The Pentax K-S2 is a sturdy-bodied DSLR built to withstand torture, and it also delivers good image quality. Unfortunately, it loses out on...

6.9/10

Ephotozine

The new Pentax K-S2 sports an impressive specification. It also re-introduces a conventional mode dial, has a new standard zoom and, a first for a...

10/10

TechRadar

Ricoh/Pentax introduced its new K-S2 relatively quickly after the K-S1 came out. However, despite the similarities in name, it's not a replacement for...

9/10

DigitalVersus

Less than a year after the LED-laden K-S1 was released, Ricoh-Pentax has jumped back into the fray with a decidedly different K-S2. It has a stouter,...

8/10

CNet

Ricoh has been plugging away in the consumer dSLR space, even using flashing lights and a cornucopia of colors to attract first-time and family buyers...

7/10

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Technical specifications

General
Type	Reflex
Available	Yes
Release date (US)	February 2015
Street price (US)	799 $
Released (FR)	February 2015
Street price (EUR)	800 €
Colors	Black
Sensor
Effective pixels	20 MP
Type	CMOS
Size	APS-C
Area	23.5x15.6 mm
Processor	Prime MII
Optics
Integrated lens	No
Interchangeable lens	Yes
Lens mount	Pentax KAF2
Focal length multiplier	1.5 x
Minimum shutter speed	30 s
Maximum shutter speed	1/6000 s
Display
Viewfinder	Yes
Mounting	Integrated
Type	Optical
Viewfinder coverage	100 %
Viewfinder magnification	0.95 x
LiveView	Yes
Display size	3 in
Display resolution	921000 px
Touchscreen	No
Flip-out screen	Yes
Second display	No
Camera features
Exposure modes	Full manual Shutter Speed priority Aperture priority
Metering modes	Center-weighted Multi Spot
Self timer	Yes
Type	2 seconds 12 seconds
Scene modes	Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	Yes
Type	Optional
Timelapse	Yes
3D	No
Projector	No
Waterproof	No
Environmentally sealed	Yes
Type	Water Dust
Ingress Protection	Yes
Power
Standard	No
Rechargeable	Yes
Reference	D-LI109
Type	Lithium-ion
Battery Life (CIPA)	410

Size and weight
91 in 73 in 123 in 678 oz
Height	91 in
Width	123 in
Deep	73 in
Weight	678 oz
Image
Max resolution	5472x3648 pixels
Ratio	3:2
ISO min	100
ISO max	51200
White balance presets	10
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes
Stabilization type	Sensor
Uncompressed format	Yes
Formats	RAW
Focus
Autofocus	Contrast detection
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	11
Flash
Internal Flash	Yes
Modes	Auto Manual On Off Slow Sync
Range	12 m
External flash	Yes
Video
Format	H.264 MPEG4
Sound	Stereo
Maximum resolution	1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution	30 fps
High speed movie	No
Connectivity
USB	Yes
USB version	2.0
HDMI	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Ethernet (RJ45)	No
DLNA	No
Memory card support	Yes
Type	SD SDHC SDXC
Dual slot	No
Eye-Fi compatible	No
Remote control	Yes
Audio	No
NFC	Yes

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