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Pentax
K-S2
around $599
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203 Pros
71%
16 reviews (2h 36m)
83 Cons
The Pentax K-S2 is a compelling entry-level DSLR offering a robust feature set rarely seen at its price point. This weather-sealed workhorse boasts a durable build with a metal chassis and polycarbonate exterior, ready to tackle challenging conditions. Enjoy creative control with dual control dials, a fully articulating LCD screen, and a bright pe...
72%
43 vs 17
Usability/Handling
83%
34 vs 7
Image Quality
38%
17 vs 28
Video Capabilities
92%
22 vs 2
Features
17%
1 vs 5
Autofocus System
Reviewer verdict
Across 16 YouTube reviews, the Pentax K-S2 earns an Index score of 3.8/5, ranking #33 among DSLRs. Reviewers most often praise its usability/handling, build quality, image quality, while the most common criticisms concern video capabilities, usability/handling.
The K-S2 impresses reviewers most for its handling and ergonomics, with 43 mentions praising the large, bright pentaprism viewfinder, dual control dials and a fully articulating 3-inch screen that make it a joy to use. Build quality and weather sealing are nearly as frequently noted (41 mentions), with many reviewers calling the body rugged, compact and dust/splash resistant. Image quality and in-body stabilization are also widely praised (34 mentions), with reviewers highlighting the 20MP APS-C sensor, lack of an AA filter for extra sharpness, and sensor-shift stabilization that works with any lens. Additional liked features include built-in Wi‑Fi/NFC, an intervalometer and useful value-for-money attributes mentioned across several reviews.
Reviewers most consistently criticize the K-S2's video capabilities (28 mentions), describing video detail as soft, limited codec/frame-rate options, fixed autofocus during recording, and noisy/high-ISO clips. Usability annoyances (17 mentions) include a non-touch screen, some awkward button placements and occasional accidental focus-point changes or cramped controls. Fewer reviewers raised concerns about kit-lens build and small plastic parts (9 mentions) and some image/performance quibbles (7 and 6 mentions respectively), such as higher noise at fast ISOs, edge softness, and average burst buffering.
Analysis based on 16 YouTube reviews (2h 36m of video) with 203 pros and 83 cons extracted.
Pros (203)
Usability/Handling (43)
- articulated show screen ▶ ✅ Best DSLR Camera for Beginners Photography and Streaming i @ 2:59
- raw capture easy with an fx button assigned to switch to raw mode for the next photo ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 4:48
- professional 100% full coverage viewfinder ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 3:47
- perfect magnification ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 3:54
- articulated screen ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:47
- superbly designed controls ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 1:27
- certainly lightweight ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 2:47
- viewfinder is significantly bigger than on other slrs at this price ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 1:06
- nice and bright viewfinder ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 3:54
- 3-inch fully articulating 921,000 dot LCD screen ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 1:37
- elegant controls ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:14
- true Optical viewfinder ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 3:40
- a joy to use ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 3:54
- LCD screen is fully articulating ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 5:16
- 100% coverage pentaprism viewfinder with a point 6 2x magnification ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 1:41
- iso button lets you set the iso speed manually and the range of speeds available in auto iso mode ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 1:33
- only entry-level DSLR with two control dials ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 4:38
- fantastic variable flip screen ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 4:00
- dual command dials for direct access to aperture and shutter speed ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 1:22
- large optical viewfinders ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:12
- rather pleasant and practical it allows a better grip when you want to take a photo ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 5:03
- the photo mode or the video mode so there's a little green LED which differentiates the photo mode from the video mode here when you switch to video mode it turns red when you switch to photo mode it turns green ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 5:21
- menus to me are a little bit easier to go through and understand then like an icon ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 4:19
- nice ergonomic grip, good for medium to large size hands ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 4:30
- the viewfinder is very very good for this size this price range ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 4:27
- grips all over the place, which gives it a very good grip ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 0:59
- nice deep grip ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 7:51
- great handling with the viewfinder and the screen ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 11:31
- fully articulated screen ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 5:27
- button which actually allows you to change the position of the shutter release ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 4:39
- horizon indicators ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 12:52
- really cool vari-angle screen ▶ Pentax SLRs & DSLRs [ESY0022] Hear the Sounds of Pentax Part @ 7:25
- Included is a relatively large and reasonably bright viewfinder. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 1:08
- two setting wheels, which isn't something that's been taken for granted. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 1:40
- viewfinder is an optical viewfinder a high quality pentaprism with 100% coverage this also facilitates any type of framing and vision ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 3:03
- orientable LCD a 3 inch LCD 92100 dots and therefore very useful also for taking particular shots from particular points of view ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 1:35
- pronounced grip that allows us a good grip ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 3:33
- two finger wheels (for aperture and shutter speed) ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 6:45
- articulating screens ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 5:44
- flip out LCD ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 2:55
- award-winning software ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 7:57
- quick switch for video ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 5:08
- has a little bit of weight to it which is nice so it does feel like you're holding a really nice piece of equipment ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 8:24
Build Quality (41)
- feels all around constructed and solid ▶ ✅ Best DSLR Camera for Beginners Photography and Streaming i @ 2:51
- nicely weather sealed body ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 0:58
- new kit lens is much slimmer than its predecessor ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 1:56
- strong rugged weather sealed body ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 0:44
- weather sealed ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 1:48
- weather sealed kit lens ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 2:47
- weatherproof design which secures it against minor climate issues ▶ ✅ Best DSLR Camera for Beginners Photography and Streaming i @ 2:46
- weather sealed bodies ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:14
- metal chasis with a polycarbonate exterior and it sports 100 points of weather sealing ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 3:43
- smallest weather sealed camera on the market ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 0:19
- built like a tank ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 3:40
- reflex camera body, but I like the slightly square side, which ultimately gives the camera a fairly robust appearance ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 0:36
- rugged ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 11:28
- housing is also dust proof and weather sealed making it great for travel ▶ 8 Best DSLR Cameras 2017 @ 0:33
- weather resistant to on all the way down to there you know entry level camera ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 4:59
- great for outdoor activities ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 11:21
- brushed aluminum finish on the top, which gives the camera a bit of a status effect ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 0:51
- more solid built body ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 4:03
- nice design ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 8:58
- new compact lens that's also weather resistant ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 0:51
- feels very very well built ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 8:01
- tropicalized, which means it's resistant to shattering, bumps, sand, and dust ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 0:20
- two adjustment dials ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 1:47
- weather sealed ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 11:29
- smallest weather resistant SLR camera ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 0:42
- nice solidly built camera ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 7:38
- tropicalized ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 9:08
- weather sealing which is fantastic ▶ Pentax SLRs & DSLRs [ESY0022] Hear the Sounds of Pentax Part @ 7:01
- The KS2 is also dust and splash-proof, which is definitely not a given in this price range. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 0:57
- 100 seals that protect all the critical parts so as not to avoid any type of infiltration, we're talking about water, humidity, dust, any type of dirt ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 0:55
- prism in the top of the camera is actually made of solid glass ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 2:50
- You get the advantages that the K5 and K50 offered over the K500, for example: dust and splash protection. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 7:34
- very compact ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 0:43
- metal chassis ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 1:40
- feels like a camera like you're holding something ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 2:32
- two rings that allow us to have maximum control over the various parameters ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 2:27
- extremely durable ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 1:16
- very compact body ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 3:31
- fully weathered resistant ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 3:21
- weather resistant ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 9:59
- weathered resistant body ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 1:13
Image Quality (34)
- no AA filter so it's super sharp ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 8:33
- good colors and good detail ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 7:17
- in body sensor based image stabilization ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 2:59
- great image quality ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 6:54
- very pleased 20 megapixel apsc size sensor ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 8:29
- superb image quality ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 7:46
- no anti-aliasing filter instead relying on pen taxes innovative anti-aliasing filter simulator ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 1:04
- optical stabilization is built into the sensor so it works with any lens ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 1:41
- equipped with a 20.1 megapixel APS C CMOS sensor and an impressive ISO range of 100 to 51,200 ▶ Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? @ 1:23
- paired with the built-in image stabilization providing 3.5 stops of benefit and compatibility with nearly any lens from wide angle to Prime ▶ Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? @ 1:40
- no issues with dynamic range ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 4:48
- removed low pass filter for enhanced sharpness ▶ Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? @ 1:33
- manages to retain good color and good detail ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 7:49
- wonderful images ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 6:45
- holds its own in low light ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 7:09
- really nice control in dynamic range, can pull down highlight detail safely ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 5:05
- Sensitivity up to 51,200 ISO ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 4:09
- organic pattern to their noise ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 9:02
- it manages rather well for a small lens ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 7:20
- hasn't got an AA filter … should produce really sharp detail ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 4:05
- wasn't disappointed with the photos I took ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 9:00
- 20 megapixel stabilized CMOS sensor ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 4:01
- very sharp image quality ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 9:00
- very clean image quality ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 9:00
- 20 megapixel resolution and apsc seos sensor with ISO speeds up to 51,200 ▶ 8 Best DSLR Cameras 2017 @ 0:23
- great low light performance ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 8:38
- mounts a 20 mega sensor ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 4:57
- stabilization system on the sensor so regardless of the lens that we mount we stabilization ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 5:26
- image stabilization ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 4:28
- go to a hundred and two thousand four hundred ISO (k70) ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 4:59
- high ISO capable cameras ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 5:16
- image ▶ Unboxing a Pentax k-s2 @ 2:31
- goes to fifty one thousand two hundred ISO (KS-2) ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 5:09
- sensor in them is 12 percent larger than the competition ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 5:19
Features (22)
- selfie mode ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:49
- possible to resave the most recent exposure as a raw file ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 4:55
- built-in intervalometer for time-lapse photography ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 3:17
- shoots DNG as a native raw format ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 4:54
- includes creative interval modes for stacking images to create star trails and other long exposure simulations ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 3:21
- additional features include in camera raw processing HD video capture and built-in Wi-Fi and NFC ▶ Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? @ 1:52
- stands out with its dual control dials intervalometer and higher maximum ISO as well as more cross type focus points a larger viewfinder greater coverage and an actual pentaprism ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 13:26
- the 1850 mm lens has the big advantage of being ultra compact ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 5:54
- comes with built-in Wi-Fi and a dedicated selfie mode ▶ 8 Best DSLR Cameras 2017 @ 0:38
- intervalometer function, allows you to make videos in 4K ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 9:41
- selfie assistance ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 3:44
- nice features ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 11:28
- latest version of the safo ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 5:03
- many filters that it has available there are 21 ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 5:14
- Good point: the kit lens they now include, 18 mm, is 50 mm, and like Nikon, they've now built in a locking mechanism that allows you to make it much smaller for transport. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 4:28
- possibility of taking selfies ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 2:06
- VR camera, it's the only one in its category ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 0:37
- pretty cool ▶ Unboxing a Pentax k-s2 @ 3:44
- any shape with any lens ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 7:34
- 18 to 135 mm lens ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 3:38
- fully manual and fully automatic ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 6:47
- zooms out quite a bit ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 6:45
Value for Money (18)
- with its large viewfinder and userfriendly controls the ks2 is a joy to use making it an excellent value and one of the best dslrs in its class ▶ Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? @ 1:58
- outshines the k50 in key areas ▶ Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? @ 1:21
- nicely SPECT entry-level DSLR with features that no other DSLR in its class have ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 3:31
- amazing price ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 14:05
- the dslr under 500 ▶ ✅ Best DSLR Camera for Beginners Photography and Streaming i @ 2:35
- Pentax brand is fantastic ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 4:33
- entry level camera with some really great features ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 7:40
- you go back to their film days back to the 70s and those lenses will work on here ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 4:36
- entry-level on these is around $600 so it's about $100 cheaper ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 3:45
- you'll get a little bit more bang for your buck from this between the woods from an icon or a Canon ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 3:54
- doesn't cost excessively since it is 100 € ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 7:29
- semi Pro ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 0:47
- huge package ▶ Unboxing a Pentax k-s2 @ 0:09
- Pentax came out number one in customer service and satisfaction ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 2:27
- weathered resistant lens ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 1:15
- weather resistant DSLR at a reasonable price ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 0:30
- weather resistant lenses ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 8:34
- all pentax lenses are interchangeable ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 4:05
Video Capabilities (17)
- quality of the video in all lighting conditions is very good ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 9:44
- microphone socket ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 6:42
- external mic Jack with the manual levels control ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 9:48
- full HD recording 1080p 30 frames pers H.264 ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 4:14
- built-in 3 and 1/2 mm microphone socket ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 6:14
- this is a really good first video camera because it's very user friendly it has a good interface and it does nice work ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 8:29
- video recording with the ks2 is extremely easy and user friendly ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 7:55
- mic Jack ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 4:17
- one of the easiest cameras i've ever used for video recording ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 8:03
- Full HD video with the possibility of managing different full HD HD but also the 24p ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 5:42
- external microphone that can be used precisely to have better audio ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 6:41
- internal microphone integrated stereo ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 6:45
- this time they do have an external microphone connection included, and you can also adjust the level manually, so at least that works pretty well ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 3:35
- 60 frames per second video ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 11:13
- shoots in 1080p full 1080p HD in 60 frames per second video ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 5:19
- fully automatic focusing during video handsfree ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 11:06
- video should automatically focus ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 5:25
Connectivity (16)
- Wi-Fi feature is a really nice addition ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 11:27
- wi-fi comes with nfc for automatic configuration with compatible devices ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 2:36
- first Pentax DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 1:12
- wi-fi ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:42
- updated image sync app for remote connectivity ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 7:53
- hdmi ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:41
- can connect to your mobile device via Wi-Fi or NFC ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 11:34
- full remote control of the camera with full access to focus and exposure settings ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 12:04
- Wi-Fi and NFC built in ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 3:39
- Wi-Fi ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 4:09
- dedicated application for remote control ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 3:41
- Wi-Fi, NFC, the screen that you can move in all directions ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 9:13
- built-in Wi-Fi and GPS ▶ Pentax SLRs & DSLRs [ESY0022] Hear the Sounds of Pentax Part @ 7:08
- able to connect immediately with a smartphone or a tablet Thanks also to the NFC technology ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 8:01
- built-in Wi-Fi ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 5:42
- Wi-Fi capabilities ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 7:33
Performance (7)
- fast performance ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:16
- can take shots at speeds up to 5.4 frames every second ▶ ✅ Best DSLR Camera for Beginners Photography and Streaming i @ 3:01
- fast buffer clearing time ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 2:44
- does a great job focusing ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 8:59
- especially out in the field it was extremely quick to use and very responsive and did exactly what i want ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 8:07
- outperformed my expectations and seemed to be thinking ahead of me a step at some times ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 8:15
- uses the PR M2 processor ▶ Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on @ 5:01
Battery Life (4)
- you can keep a spare battery charge ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 1:55
- Nice slimline battery actually for quite a reasonable capacity ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 2:23
- external battery chargers … I prefer to charge in a charger rather than in camera ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 1:43
- AA batteries in a pinch which is fantastic if you run out of charge on your main battery ▶ Pentax SLRs & DSLRs [ESY0022] Hear the Sounds of Pentax Part @ 7:32
Autofocus System (1)
- updated 11 points a Fox 10 phase detection autofocus system with 9 cross type focus points ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 1:48
Cons (83)
Video Capabilities (28)
- video mode is the weakest area, details look soft, pronounced rolling shutter effect ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 6:08
- iso speed is limited to 3200 and clips at that setting were quite noisy ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 6:25
- autofocus is fixed for the duration of clips ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 6:21
- controls of the camera while in video mode are disabled when you have the LCD screen flipped out around in selfie mode ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 9:58
- fatal blow to the video mode ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 11:06
- video mode is lacking ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 13:06
- as far as video I would say they're kind of on the lower if they don't it's not bad video it's just standard you know HD video but it's at the lower end of all these cameras which it as far as quality and stuff ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 9:00
- Pentax does not have 4k yet ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 8:52
- disappointing video ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 5:16
- 60fps only at 720p ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 5:29
- not the best video Codec on the market ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 5:38
- i cannot change the aperture once i've started recording ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 9:57
- only 1080p 24/25/30fps video ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 5:19
- no headphone jack ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 5:47
- only white peaking color and it turns off when recording ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 6:04
- for video it's just a little bit weaker ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 11:08
- 4K interval video is nothing special (other 8MP cameras can do it) ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 6:31
- that's a major difference between the k3 and the ks2 and to my mind the k3 beats the ks2 in that regard ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 10:47
- disappointed with the video, it films in Full HD with 30 images per second but I find that the rendering is not great and above all there is no tracking of the object so you have to do the adjustment manually ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 8:15
- not a video beast at all ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 6:34
- i cannot change the aperture once i started recording that's different from the k3 ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 10:01
- did not record wind noise this recorded all kinds of wind noise to the point that in some of my sample videos where i was giving myself like here's what i'm doing with this sample video information and i'm not going to use this audio in the actual video that i'm making but this is just a reminder of what's going on for when i edit some of that that audio was drowned out by wind and the camera was only a few feet from my face ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 16:35
- video mode isn't the best ▶ Pentax SLRs & DSLRs [ESY0022] Hear the Sounds of Pentax Part @ 7:51
- that's a huge shortcoming of the on body microphone ▶ Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video @ 17:05
- The playback on the back of the display is really very pixelated, so it's not that easy to focus, continuous autofocus doesn't work that well either, so no matter what you're looking for in the video area, you won't really find it ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 3:01
- the Pentax KS2 of course has a video mode unfortunately there isn't anything particularly unusual all the things that you're used to from pretty much all the other manufacturers that offer as special features or as functions unfortunately you won't find in the KS2 high frame rates that means 50 60 images per second unfortunately not available at least all infinity coding is not included ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 2:41
- so there isn't too much focus on that, if you want to buy a good DSLR that you also want to use for filming, Pentax is still not really the best choice ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 3:25
- ks2 video does not adjust focal point once recording starts ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 10:59
Usability/Handling (17)
- screen isn't touch sensitive ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 0:45
- gets in its own way is with the focus point selection ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 5:54
- after you've selected your focus point the directional pads button remain in focus point selection mode this disables all of your traditional functions ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 6:13
- heavy and large feeling camera ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 1:51
- it's hard kind of going in and blindly just getting it without you know holding in your hands ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 3:34
- kit lens is a pain to unlock ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 2:37
- the OK button sticks out quite a bit suddenly it happens to press lightly on the two and I find that it does not necessarily ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 2:14
- in terms of handling it's a little harder because there's only this part to zoom ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 6:20
- the button here which allows either to throw away the trash is quite badly placed because when we view the photos and we are in this mode there we are quite embarrassed we are obliged there we do not have a good grip ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 2:45
- easy to accidentally change the autofocus point ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 7:30
- viewfinder is a little on the small side ▶ Pentax SLRs & DSLRs [ESY0022] Hear the Sounds of Pentax Part @ 8:04
- It takes a bit of getting used to, that's the shutter release. The only thing that's remained in terms of lighting compared to the KS1. You simply have that first pressure point that you know, you don't even touch the top of the shutter release and it says I want to focus now and then I just need that one little click and then I've already triggered the camera but there really is almost no resistance when you press it for the first time which takes a bit of getting used to ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 1:54
- What's not quite as well done is the display on the back. I find it relatively dark, low contrast, and the resolution isn't really that great, it doesn't look as sharp as the displays you know from, for example, the current Canon and Nikon DSLRs. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 1:22
- especially for the winter I don't think it's the best solution as I'm just missing a bit of feedback from the camera ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 2:24
- You then have to press a small lock switch, which is quite difficult, especially with gloves on. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 4:37
- weigh a little more ▶ Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 @ 4:02
- the included camera strap is small ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 1:43
Build Quality (9)
- lens extension action a little stiff ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 2:17
- small plastic button here is not necessarily very graceful ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 6:26
- Quite shallow in between the body of the camera and the lens ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 7:53
- kit lens feels cheap and plasticky ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 2:34
- plastic mount ▶ Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax @ 2:43
- texturing on top of camera likely to attract dirt and finger oils ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 10:01
- some keys that are a bit CHP here that's it's not not very it moves it's not necessarily practical always to use the same the little piece of plastic here ▶ Présentation Pentax K-S2 @ 7:57
- a bit of a grip right at the back, for example the manual focus ring, which is rubberized or grooved, or at least you don't know where to turn. The zoom ring is also very small, so the kit lens isn't particularly stylish in terms of design. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 4:53
- On the one hand, in terms of design, I don't really like the KS2 that much. The colors are debatable, of course, they are available in normal colors, but also in terms of construction in general, there are better ones. It just looks a bit overly technical to me and a bit clunky, very angular. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 6:35
Image Quality (7)
- 20-megapixel sensor doesn't include an anti-alias filter which increases the risk of moire interference ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 3:32
- handling of dense textures in jpegs was good rather than great ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 6:53
- noise levels were a little higher than the d5500 at fast iso speeds ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 6:59
- concerns about Mo and aliasing are addressed with an anti-alias filter simulator ▶ Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? @ 1:36
- tendency to overexpose highlights in high contrast scenes ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 7:10
- softness at the edges of photos ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 8:07
- you can still use it up to ISO 1600-3000. Although I find ISO 3200 to be quite borderline on this camera, the noise performance has deteriorated quite a bit compared to the old Pentax cameras, as has the dynamic range ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 4:00
Performance (6)
- continuous performance has slipped ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 5:41
- buffer is pretty noumic ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 2:13
- slight dip in the burst mode framerate ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 12:58
- frame rate is actually a bit disappointing because it's a half frame slower than the 6 frames per second of the K 50 ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review @ 1:59
- average continuous high speed shooting (15-16 shots) ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 3:16
- Burst mode has about five images per second, which sounds pretty good, but it's just enough, not even for ten images, then it slows down and you can hear it after that, it just continues at about one and a half or two images per second, which then takes a few seconds to Saving is actually pretty quick, depending on what kind of memory card you have. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 5:44
Autofocus System (5)
- autofocus lagging behind rivals ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 5:15
- only has 11 autofocus points ▶ 8 Best DSLR Cameras 2017 @ 0:41
- autofocus hunts occasionally ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 6:56
- only 11 autofocus points ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 7:03
- If you have low light or want to use it at night, you'll notice the limits of the autofocus module pretty quickly. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 5:35
Value for Money (4)
- below average for current SLR market ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 11:01
- you can't find it you have to order it online or find a camera store which is going to carry these ▶ Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should @ 3:26
- The images you get are okay for a kit lens, but I think there are better options or better combinations you can find in the same price range. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 5:12
- when it comes to image quality, I find the current entry-level series, the Nikon D3300 and the 5500, to be a bit nicer. If you go back a generation, there are much, much better cameras in that price range in terms of price/performance. ▶ Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] @ 6:57
Features (2)
- zoom range is a little shorter than normal ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 2:22
- hdr mode underwhelming, produced gaudy and over processed results ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 4:13
Connectivity (2)
- transferring photos proved tricky ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 3:09
- wi-fi app has kinks ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews @ 3:22
Overall (2)
- not blown away by the camera overall ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 10:48
- doesn't do anything above and beyond regarding handling, autofocus or video ▶ Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test @ 10:54
Battery Life (1)
- charger does not have a folding plug ▶ Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing @ 1:31
Review sources
- Pentax K-S2 Hands-On Field Test by TheCameraStoreTV — 25 pros, 19 cons
- Pentax K-S2 Hands On Review by Spyros Heniadis — 28 pros, 9 cons
- Pentax K-S2 Hands On || Reviews by Gadgets tech — 20 pros, 15 cons
- Présentation Pentax K-S2 by WalkingAroundTheWorld — 17 pros, 6 cons
- Pentax K-S2 Unboxing & First Look #Pentax by Geekanoids — 19 pros, 2 cons
- Pentax K-S2 | Der K-50 Nachfolger im Test [Deutsch] by ValueTechTV — 6 pros, 14 cons
- Pentax K-S2, APS-C weather resistant, presentazione hands on by pmstudionews — 19 pros, 0 cons
- Pentax K-70: DON'T WATCH THIS - Wormys Unboxing by Wormys Playhouse — 16 pros, 3 cons
- Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-S2 by Quality Cameras — 17 pros, 1 cons
- Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Panasonic What camera should I buy? by leehaze1 — 9 pros, 4 cons
- Pentax K-S2 Video Manual 4 -- Video by David Hancock — 6 pros, 6 cons
- Best Pentax DSLRs of All Time: Who Is The NEW #1? by ReviewSet — 6 pros, 1 cons
- Pentax SLRs & DSLRs [ESY0022] Hear the Sounds of Pentax Part 2 ES, SF7, *ist D, K-5, K-50, K-S2, K-1 by Unboxing and Collectibles by Engineer ESY — 4 pros, 2 cons
- ✅ Best DSLR Camera for Beginners Photography and Streaming in 2020 by TechEmpire — 5 pros, 0 cons
- 8 Best DSLR Cameras 2017 by Ezvid Wiki — 3 pros, 1 cons
- Unboxing a Pentax k-s2 by weeble3131 — 3 pros, 0 cons
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentax K-S2 worth buying?
Based on 16 independent YouTube reviews, the Pentax K-S2 scores 3.8/5 with 203 positive and 83 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #33 in the DSLRs category.
What do reviewers like most about the Pentax K-S2?
The most praised aspects are usability/handling, build quality, image quality — Usability/Handling (43 mentions), Build Quality (41 mentions), Image Quality (34 mentions).
What are the most common complaints about the Pentax K-S2?
Reviewers most frequently criticize video capabilities, usability/handling — Video Capabilities (28 mentions), Usability/Handling (17 mentions).
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