Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax K-S2

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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax K-S2

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XQ2 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-S2 Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-S2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the K-S2.
Compare Pentax K-S2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-S2 conclusion.

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Differences

Fujifilm XQ2 advantages over Pentax K-S2

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
33 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-S2 advantages over Fujifilm XQ2

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Very compact for a weather-sealed DSLR; Good ergonomics and great viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent performance for its class; Articulated screen is great for difficult compositions; Offers features not found in other Pentax DSLRs
18-50mm kit lens is fiddly and prone to jamming when retracted; Wi-Fi is slow and unintuitive; Slow startup; Limited movie mode; Poor battery life for a DSLR; Priced too close to its enthusiast-grade sibling
Read our Pentax K-S2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P300

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P300

Pentax K-S2

Nikon P300

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Thinner

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Nikon P300

Compared to Nikon P310

Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P310

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$169
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P310

Pentax K-S2

Nikon P310

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$169
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Nikon P310

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10

$200
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus XZ-10

Pentax K-S2

Olympus XZ-10

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Integrated ND filter

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Pentax K-500

Fujifilm XQ2

Pentax K-500

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax K-500

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-500

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$597
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-500

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Fujifilm XQ2

Pentax K-S1

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$502
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-S1

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$502
APS-C

Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1

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