key specs |
Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 12 MP |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Display Type | 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 MX1 12MP DSLR Camera |
Model Name | Pentax K-S2 | Pentax MX1 |
Model Number | K-S2 | - |
Series | Pentax | - |
Color | Black | Black |
Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 12 MP |
Dimensions(WxHxD) | 122.5 x 91 x 72.5 mm | 121.9 x 60.9 x 50.8 mm |
Weight | 678 GM | - |
Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
Ports | USB2.0 micro-B, HDMI output terminal Type D | - |
Face Detection | - | Yes |
sensor features |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | - |
Maximum ISO | 51200 ISO | - |
ISO Rating | - | ISO 100 - 12800 |
Other Sensor Features | - | Quality Levels Still Fine, Normal Movie Fixed Pixel Mapping |
lens features |
Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts | - |
Color Filter | Primary color filter | - |
Digital Zoom | - | 1.95x |
Optical Zoom | - | 4x |
Aperture Range | - | F1.8 W F2.5 T |
Manual Focus | - | Yes |
Other Lens Features | - | Smallest Aperture F 8 |
viewfinder features |
View Finder | Yes | - |
View Finder Type | Pentaprism Finder | - |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.95x 50mmF1.4 at infinity | - |
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 | - |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 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 | Auto, Spot, Tracking, AF Select 25 Points, Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus, Pan Focus, AF Point Switching |
Focus Range | EV-3 to 18 ISO 100 / at normal temperature | Normal 1.3 feet to Infinity Wide, 5.2 feet to Infinity Tele, Macro 2 inch to 19.7 inch Wide, 8 inch to 19.7 inch Tele, Super Macro 0.4 inch to 7.9 inch 1 cm Wide |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Focus Points | Auto11 points, Auto5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot | - |
Metering Modes | Segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering | Multi-segment, Center-weighted or 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 | Auto Preset Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light D Daylight Color, N Daylight White, W Cool White, L Warm White, Tungsten, Flash Manual WB |
Other Focus Features | Dedicated LED AF assist light | Combined Zoom 7.8x, Manual Focus Range .4 inch to Infinity, Depending on Zoom Setting, Focus Lock Yes By Pressing the Shutter Release Button Half Way, Face Detection Upto 32 Faces, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Pet Detection Upto 1 Pets Face, Auto or Select from 3 Pre-registered Faces |
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 | - |
Spot Meter | Yes | - |
Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - |
Exposure Compensation | - | 1/3 EV Steps +/- 2 EV |
shutter features |
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter | Programmed AE Electronic Lens Shutter with Electronic Sensor Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Auto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb | - |
Self-timer | Yes | - |
Continuous Shots | Max. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG L | - |
Other Shutter Features | - | Noise Reduction Yes, Automatically Applied if Shutter Speed is Slower than 1 sec |
flash features |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
External Flash | 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 Off, Flash On, Red-eye, Slow-speed Synchro, Slow-speed + Red-eye, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Flash Compensation | -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 | Effective Range 1.31 - 40 ft Wide, Auto ISO, 1.31 - 29 ft Tele, Auto ISO |
image features |
Image Format | AW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliant | RAW DNG, JPEG Conforms to EXIF 2.3, Conforms to DCF 2.0, DPOF, Print Image Matching III |
Gross Pixel | 20.42 MP | 12.76 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 | - |
Red Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
display features |
Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display Resolution | Approx. 921K dots | - |
LCD Display | TFT Color LCD | - |
LCD Display Image Resolution | Approx 921K dots | 920000 dots |
Other Display Features | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable | - |
connectivity features |
HDMI | Yes | - |
USB | Yes | 2 |
Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | - |
storage and power features |
Upgradable Memory | Yes | - |
Card Type | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card Conforms to USH-1 standards, Eye-Fi card, FLU card. | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
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. | - |
Inbuilt Memory | - | 75.3 MB |
Other Storage Features | - | Eye-fi Compatible, Interface PC / AV Out, HDMI Out Type D |
audio and video features |
Microphone | Stereo | - |
Audio Features | Recording Sound Level adjustable Recording level meter | - |
Video Resolution | Full HD1920x1080, 30p/25p/24p, HD 1280x720, 60p/50p | - |
Video Quality | Full HD | - |
Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MOV | MPEG4, AVC, H.264 |
Audio Video Interface | - | NTSC, PAL |
modes and functions features |
HD Support | 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 One Shot, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting L/H, Self-timer 2 or 10 sec, Remote Control Immediately or 3 sec, Auto Bracketing |
Shooting Modes | - | Capture Modes Mode Selection - Auto Picture, Program, Natural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap 5 M, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama 2 M Per Frame, High Speed Movie VGA, 120 fps Capture, 30 fps Playback,Time Lapse Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Digital SR ISO 3200 - 6400 5 M, Kids, Pet, Portrait, Food, Fireworks, Surf and Snow, Sport, Fisheye, Sketch, Miniature Filter, Text, Frame Composite 3 M, Movie, Green Auto Picture Modes Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight, Green Simplified Mode Available, Mode Dial P / AV / TV / M / User / HDR / SCN / AUTO PICT / Green / Movie, Date Imprint, Date, Date-time, Time Not Available in Green Mode, Digital Filters Capture Movie B and W, Sepia, Fisheye, Miniature, Sketch, Dynamic Range Adjustment Shadow, Highlight, Digital Level |