key specs |
Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 24.32 MP |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
general |
Brand | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera | Pentax K-P 24.32MP DSLR Camera |
Model Name | Pentax K-S2 | Pentax K-P |
Model Number | K-S2 | KP |
Series | Pentax | Pentax |
Color | Black | Black |
Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 24.32 MP |
Dimensions(WxHxD) | 122.5 x 91 x 72.5 mm | 131.5 x 101 x 76 mm |
Weight | 678 GM | 703 GM |
Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 10 |
Ports | USB2.0 micro-B, HDMI output terminal Type D | - |
Face Detection | - | Yes |
Wide Angle | - | No |
sensor features |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Maximum ISO | 51200 ISO | 819200 ISO |
lens features |
Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts |
Color Filter | Primary color filter | - |
Lens Type | - | KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 power zoom not compatible, KAF, KA mount lens |
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 | Approx. 0.95x 50mmF1.4 at infinity |
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 20.5 mm | 20.5 mm |
Other Viewfinder Features | Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen | - |
focus features |
Focus Mode | Single AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C, Auto select AF AF.A | Single AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C, Auto select AF AF.A |
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 | - |
Metering Modes | Segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering | TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering |
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 | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light DDaylight Color, NDaylight White, WCool White, LWarm White, Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB up to 3 settings, Color Temperature Configuration up to 3 settings, Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
Other Focus Features | Dedicated LED AF assist light | - |
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 | Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5 |
AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes |
Spot Meter | Yes | - |
Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - |
shutter features |
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter / Electronic shutter |
Shutter Speed | Auto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb | Mechanical shutter Auto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min. |
Self-timer | Yes | - |
Continuous Shots | Max. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG L | Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG L |
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 Flash Discharge Scene Analyze Auto, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction Scene Analyze Auto Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge Full-1/128, Wireless Controller |
Flash Compensation | -2.0 to + 1.0EV | -2.0 to + 1.0EV |
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 | P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
image features |
Image Format | AW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliant | RAW, JPEG |
Gross Pixel | 20.42 MP | 24.96 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 | - |
HDR Support | Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align On/Off | Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, OFF, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function |
Red Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
display features |
Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display Resolution | Approx. 921K dots | 921K dots |
LCD Display | TFT Color LCD | Yes |
LCD Display Image Resolution | Approx 921K dots | 921K dots |
Other Display Features | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable | - |
connectivity features |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
USB | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n Standard wireless LAN protocol |
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 |
Power Supply | AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 Optional | - |
Batteries Included | Yes | 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. | - |
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 | 1920x1080 |
Video Quality | Full HD | Full HD |
Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MOV | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) |
Frame Rates in Video Modes | - | 7.0fps |
modes and functions features |
HD Support | Yes | Yes |
Delete Function | Yes | 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. | [Still Image] Single Frame, Continuous H, M, L, Self-timer 12s, 2s, Continuous, Bracketing 2, 3 or 5 frames, Depth of Field Bracketing 3frames, Motion Bracketing 3frames, Mirror-up, Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream |