| General | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Pentax |
| Model | ZV-E1 | K-S2 |
| Predecessor Model | Pentax K-S1 | |
| MSRP | $2200 (body only), $2500 with 28-80mm F4-5.6 | $799/£649 (with 18-50mm WR lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 20.42 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel | 20.12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 102,400 | 100 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 40 - 409,600 |
| Photo | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ XR | PRIME MII |
| Max Image Resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Other Resolutions | 4224 x 2816, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, normal | Good, better, best |
| Bit Depth | 10-Bit | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | With downloadable app |
| Focus | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | +6 to +20 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 759 | 11 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Pentax KAF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Lens Breathing Correction | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 20.5 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Shutter | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/6000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 5.4 fps |
| Flash | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto auto w/redeye reduction flash on flash on + redeye reduction slow sync trailing curtain sync manual flash | |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Metering Range | +3 to +20 EV | |
| 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, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±5 EV (3 shots at 1 EV, 2 EV increments) |
| Video | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mbps] XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 to 100 Mbps] XAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [140 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [100 Mbps] XAVC S 8-Bit Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/119.88 fps [60 to 100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97 fps [16 to 50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps] XAVC S 10-Bit Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps] XAVC S-I 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 59.94 fps [600 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 50 fps [500 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 29.97 fps [300 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 25 fps [250 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 59.94 fps [222 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50 fps [185 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [111 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25 fps [93 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [89 Mbps] | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 5 min - UHD 4K 13 hours - 1920 x 1080 | 25 min |
| Terminals | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output | |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control | |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Multiple | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | wireless or smartphone | wired or via smartphone |
| Environmental | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 121 x 72 x 54 mm (4.76 x 2.83 x 2.13") | 91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz) | 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8" | 8.3 x 6.4 x 5" |
| Package Weight | 1.535 lb | 2.85 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | D-LI109 |
| Battery Life | 570 shots | 410 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Sony ZV-E1 | Pentax K-S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 secs | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Included Accessories | Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap |
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