key specs |
Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 23.35 MP |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
general |
Brand | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera | Pentax K-3 II 23.35MP DSLR Camera |
Model Name | Pentax K-S2 | Pentax K-3 II |
Model Number | K-S2 | K-3 II |
Series | Pentax | Pentax |
Color | Black | Black |
Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 23.35 MP |
Dimensions(WxHxD) | 122.5 x 91 x 72.5 mm | 10 x 7.2 x 4.8 inch |
Weight | 678 GM | - |
Temperature | 0 to 40 | 10 to 40 |
Ports | USB2.0 micro-B, HDMI output terminal Type D | DC in, Cable Switch, X-sync Socket, Video Out HD via HDMI, 3.5 mm Stereo Microphone |
SLR Variant | - | Body Only |
Tripod Socket | - | Yes |
Face Detection | - | Yes |
Lens Attachment | - | Body Only |
sensor features |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
Maximum ISO | 51200 ISO | 51200 ISO |
Other Sensor Features | - | CMOS with Primary Color Filter and Integrated Shake / Dust Reduction Sensor Movement System, Color Depth 8-bits / Channel JPG, 14-bits / Channel RAW, Real Time Scene Analysis with 8600 Pixel Sensor |
lens features |
Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts | - |
Color Filter | Primary color filter | Primary color filter |
Lens Type | - | Pentax KAF2 Bayonet Stainless Steel Mount |
Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
viewfinder features |
View Finder | Yes | Yes |
View Finder Type | Pentaprism Finder | Pentaprism Finder |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.95x 50mmF1.4 at infinity | 0.92x with 50 mm F1.4 at Infinity |
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 | Diopter Adjustment -2.5 to +1.5 m |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 20.5 mm | - |
Other Viewfinder Features | Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen | Standard Focusing Screen Natural-bright-matte III Interchangeable, Depth of Field Preview Optical Diaphragm Stop-down, Digital, Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder for 100% FOV and 0.95 Magnification |
focus features |
Focus Mode | Single AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C, Auto select AF AF.A | AF Single with Focus Lock, Focus / Shutter Priority Selectable, AF Continuous with Focus / FPS Priority Selectable Manual |
Focus Range | EV-3 to 18 ISO 100 / at normal temperature | - |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Focus Points | Auto11 points, Auto5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot | SAFOX 11 TTL Phase-matching - 27 Point 25 Cross Type Focus Points in the Center |
Metering Modes | Segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
White Balancing | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light DDaylight Color, NDaylight White, WCool White, LWarm White, Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual WB, Color Temperature Configuration, Copying the white balance setting of a captured image | White Balance Auto WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light D Daylight Color, N Daylight White, W Cool White, L Warm White, Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE |
Other Focus Features | Dedicated LED AF assist light | Focus Point Adjustment Spot, Select, Expanded Area S, M, L, Zone Select, Auto 27 AF Points |
exposure features |
Exposure Mode | Auto Picture mode Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Scene Mode Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum Advanced HDR* Exposure bracket value selectable from | - |
AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes |
Spot Meter | Yes | Yes |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes |
Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - |
Exposure Compensation | - | 1/3, 1/2 EV Steps +/- 5 EV |
Other Exposure Features | - | Multi-exposure Composite Mode Additive / Average / Bright Number of Shots 2 to 2000 Images, Interval 2000 Shots, 2 sec to 24 hrs, Time Delay Available |
shutter features |
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter | Electronically-controlled, Vertical-run, Focal-plane Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Auto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb | 1/8000 - 30 sec 1/3 or 1/2 Steps, Bulb |
Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
Continuous Shots | Max. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG L | Continuous fps Continuous H 8.3 fps 60 JPG, 23 RAW, Continuous M 4.5 fps 100 JPG, 32 RAW, Continuous L 3.0 fps 200 JPG, 52 RAW |
flash features |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction Auto Picture, Scene Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge Full-1/128 | Auto, On, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Red-eye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual |
Flash Compensation | -2.0 to + 1.0EV | 1/2 Steps in -2 to 1 EV |
Other Flash Features | P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, wireless sync available with 2 dedicated external flash, Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, GN approx. 12 ISO100/m, Angle of view of 28mm lens 35mm format equivalent | Type Retractable P-TTL Pop-up Flash, Guide number 13 m ISO 100, Coverage 28 mm Wide-angle Equivalent 35 mm, External Flash Hotshoe P-TTL, High-speed Sync and Wireless with Pentax Dedicated Flash, X-sync Socket, Synchronization Speed 1/180 sec |
image features |
Image Format | AW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliant | RAW PEF, DNG, JPG EXIF 2.30, DCF 2.0 Compliant |
Gross Pixel | 20.42 MP | 24.71 MP |
Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes |
Image Sizing | JPEG L 20M 5472x3648, M 12M 4224x2816, S6M 3072x2048, XS 2M 1920x1280 RAW L 20M 5472x3648 | - |
Live View Shooting | Yes | Yes |
HDR Support | Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align On/Off | Yes |
Red Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Still Image Size | - | Still JPEG L 6016 x 4000 24 M, M 4608 x 3072 14 M, S 4608 x 3072 6 M, XS 1920 x 1280 2 M, RAW L 6016 x 4000 24 M |
display features |
Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display Resolution | Approx. 921K dots | 1,037,000 dots |
LCD Display | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
LCD Display Image Resolution | Approx 921K dots | 1037000 dots |
Other Display Features | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable | Type TFT Color LCD with Brightness / Saturation / Color Adjustment AR Coating and Air-gapless Glass, Wide-angle Viewable Yes, Digital Filters Capture Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Data Record Folder Name Standard, Date, File Name Standard, Customizable, Embed Copyright, Playback Modes Mode Selection Single Frame, Multi-image Display 6, 12, 20, 35, 80 Segmentation, Display Magnification Upto 16, 100% Display and Quick Magnification Available, Rotating, Histogram Y Histogram, RGB Histogram, Bright Area Warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed Info, Copyright Information Photographer, Copyright Holder, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show Mode Pallet Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie, Magnification Upto 16X, Scrollable, Quick Magnification, Digital Filters Playback Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim |
LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
connectivity features |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
USB | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | - |
Wifi | - | No |
storage and power features |
Upgradable Memory | Yes | Yes |
Card Type | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card Conforms to USH-1 standards, Eye-Fi card, FLU card. | SD / SDHC / SDXC / EyeFi / FLU |
Power Supply | AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 Optional | - |
Batteries Included | Yes | - |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
Battery Life | Number of recordable images with 50% flash usage approx. 410 images, without flash usage approx. 480 images Playback time Approx. 270 minutes * With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery under the temperature at 23A DegreeC. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition. | 720 hours |
audio and video features |
Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
Audio Features | Recording Sound Level adjustable Recording level meter | - |
Video Resolution | Full HD1920x1080, 30p/25p/24p, HD 1280x720, 60p/50p | 1920 x 1080 |
Video Quality | Full HD | Full HD |
Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MOV | Movie MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, MOV - JPEG AVI for Internal Movie Record |
Audio Video Interface | - | Video Output NTSC, PAL |
Frame Rates in Video Modes | - | 30fps |
modes and functions features |
HD Support | Yes | Yes |
Delete Function | Yes | - |
Drive Modes | [Still Image] Single frame, Continuous H, L, Self-timer 12s., 2s., Continuous, Remote Control 0s., 3s., Continuous, Bracketing, Multi-exposure Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite [Movie] Remote Control, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream * Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer or Remote Control. | Mode Selection - Single, Continuous H, M, L, Self-timer 12 sec, 2 sec, Remote 0 sec, 3 sec, Continuous, Exp Bracketing Standard, Timer, Remote, Mirror up Standard, Remote, HDR Capture 3 Shots at 1 EV, 2 EV or 3 EV, 3 Blend Settings Plus Auto, Pixel Alignment |
Shooting Modes | - | Capture Modes Mode Selection Green, Hyper Program P, Sensitivity Priority Sv, Shutter Priority Tv, Aperture Priority Av, Shutter and Aperture Priority TAv, Metered Manual, Bulb, X-speed, USER 5 Presets, Custom Image Modes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing, HDR Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Exposure Bracket Value Adjustable, Automatic Composition Correction Function - All Include Gamut Radar and Fine Adjustment of Saturation, Hue, High / Low Key, Contrast, Sharpness Regular and Fine Adjustment Scales, Monochrome Mode Includes Adjustments for Filter Effects Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Blue, Cyan, Infrared, Toning Sepia, Warm, Cool, High / Low Key, Contrast and Sharpness Regular, Fine, Extra Sharp Adjustment Scales |