Pentax K-S2 Review

The K-S2 is Pentax’s latest mid-range DSLR, continuing its tradition of offering affordable yet well-specified cameras. Find out how it gets on in our Pentax K-S2 review.

Product Overview

Overall rating:

90%

Pentax K-S2

Features:19%
Design:18%
Performance:17%
Image Quality:18%
Value:18%

Pros:

  • Wide range of physical controls; Comprehensive in-body image stabilisation; Generous viewfinder

Cons:

  • Lacking a touchscreen; JPEG image quality not great; Handgrip on the large side

Product:

Pentax K-S2 Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£649.00 (with 18-50mm lens)

Pentax K-S2 Review – Specification

Details

Sensor:20.2-million-pixel, APS-C CMOS sensor
Output Size:5472 x 3648 pixels
Lens Mount:Pentax K
Focal Length Magnification:1.5x
Shutter Speeds:30 - 1/6000 sec
ISO:10 - 51,200
Exposure Modes:PASM, Auto, Scene, HDR
Metering System:77-segment, Spot, Centre-weighted
Drive Mode:5.4fps
LCD:3in, 921k-dot articulated LCD
Viewfinder:0.95x magnification, 100% coverage
AF Points:11-point phase detect
Video:Full HD @ 1920 x 1080p, 30, 25 and 24fps
External Mic:Yes, 3.5mm stereo
Memory Card:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Power:D-Li109 rechargable Li-ion
Battery Life:Approx. 410 shots
Dimensions:122.5 x 91 x 72.5mm
Weight:678g
  1. 1. Pentax K-S2 Review - Features
  2. 2. Pentax K-S2 Review - Design
  3. 3. Pentax K-S2 Review - Performance
  4. 4. Pentax K-S2 Review - Image Quality
  5. 5. Pentax K-S2 Review - Verdict
  6. 6. Pentax K-S2 Review - Specification
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