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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Pentax K-50
K-30 vs K-50
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Model Number: |
K-30 |
K-S2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1199.00 |
$799.95 |
Street Price: |
$599.00 |
$499.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-07-15 |
2015-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
38.4 oz
(1,088 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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30.3 oz
(859 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in.
(130 x
97 x
71 mm)
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4.8 x
3.6 x
2.6 in.
(122 x
91 x
65 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.3 |
20.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.81 microns |
4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Optional |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,129 |
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Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2688 x 1792
(4.8 MP,
3:2) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.5 |
5.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA |
smc Pentax-D AL 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE; 11 elements in 8 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
203mm
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27 -
75mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
135mm
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18 -
50mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
7.50x |
2.78x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
f/4 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/32 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
62.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot) |
SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching: 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable) |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.61x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.92x |
0.95x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600 |
Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets |
Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
TTL open-aperture: 77 segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum); Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color |
Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Sensitivity Priority, Advanced HDR, 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); Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; Dynamic range adjustment: Highlight, shadow |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
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) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
GN=12 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Movie File Format: |
MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or IR |
Optional IR or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Wired remote port |
Micro (Type D) HMDI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.41 |
0.35 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.43 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.35 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.5 |
5.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
45 |
28 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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9 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.2 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.12 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.75 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.214 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.098 seconds |
0.098 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.54 seconds |
0.15 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.098 seconds |
0.077 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177s
Live View, Full AF lag = 0.871s
Live View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253s |
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Startup Time: |
1.1 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.6 seconds |
2.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
410 shots |
410 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder |
Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: |
D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX included) |
Digital Camera Utility 5 Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Weather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst Shooting, 19 Scene Modes, Dynamic Range Expansion. Available in Crystal White, Crystal Blue, or Black. |
20 megapixel AA Filter-less CMOS sensor with Prime MII processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, weather-resistant body, all-new retractable kit zoom lens. The K-S2 will be available in 3 standard colors: black, white, and graphite with an orange accent. RICOH IMAGING is also pleased to announce the color order service for the PENTAX K-S2. The PENTAX K-S2 offers a choice of seven color options in two outdoor-themed collections: three in the Nature Collection; Forest Green, Desert Beige, and Stone Gray as well as four in the Sports Collection: White and Lime, Black and Pink, White with a Racing Stripe, and Black with a Racing Stripe. |