Pentax K-S2

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  • Effective pixels

    20 megapixels

    Max resolution

    5472 x 3648

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    921,000

  • Physical

    91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87″)

  • Body Type

    Compact SLR

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100-51200

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Compact SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution5472 x 3648
  • Image ratio w:h3:2
  • Effective pixels20 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors20 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorPRIME MII

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100-51200
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets10
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsGood, better, best

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Phase Detect
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoom
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points11
  • Lens mountPentax KAF2
  • Focal length multiplier1.5×

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFully articulated
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots921,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT-LCD
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeOptical (pentaprism)
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.95× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/6000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashYes (via hot shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
  • Continuous drive5.4 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 12 secs)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±5 (3 frames at 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
  • WB Bracketing

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, H.264
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (micro-HDMI)
  • Microphone portNo
  • Headphone portNo
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notesWith NFC support
  • Remote controlYes (wired or via smartphone)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedYes (dust and water resistant)
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionD-LI109 lithium-ion battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)410
  • Weight (inc. batteries)678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)
  • Dimensions91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingYes
  • GPSOptional