Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-S2K-S1
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-S1
      Successor ModelPentax K-S2
      MSRP$799/£649 (with 18-50mm WR lens)$749 / £549 (body only), $799 / £599 (with 18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.42 Megapixel20.42 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.12 Megapixel20.12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Photo Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      ProcessorPRIME MIIPRIME MII
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 12804224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 3072 x 2448, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, better, bestGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.4 fps5.4 fps
      Flash Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash on + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual flash      		Auto
      auto + redeye
      on
      on + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10010.00 m at ISO 100
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3 shots at 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      DxO Low Light ISO1061
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone via optional wireless remote
      Environmental Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Dimensions91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87")121 x 93 x 70 mm (4.76 x 3.66 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)558 g (1.23 lb / 19.68 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5"8.268 x 6.457 x 5.039"
      Package Weight2.85 lb2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Battery PackD-LI109D-LI109
      Battery Life410 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-S2 Pentax K-S1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Illuminated Buttons


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