| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 20.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Touchscreen | - | Yes |
| general |
| Brand | Ricoh | Canon |
| Model | Pentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera | PowerShot G3X 20.2 |
| Model Name | Pentax K-S2 | PowerShot G3X |
| Model Number | K-S2 | - |
| Series | Pentax | PowerShot |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Type | DSLR Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 20.2 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 122.5 x 91 x 72.5 mm | 10.5 x 12.3 x 7.6 cm |
| Weight | 678 GM | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Ports | USB2.0 micro-B, HDMI output terminal Type D | - |
| Face Detection | - | Yes |
| Wide Angle | - | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | - | Yes Hot |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | - |
| Maximum ISO | 51200 ISO | 12800 ISO |
| ISO Rating | - | ISO 125 - 12800 |
| Maximum FPS | - | 60 |
| lens features |
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts | - |
| Color Filter | Primary color filter | - |
| Optical Zoom | - | 25x |
| Aperture Range | - | F2.8 - F11 W, F5.6 - F11 T |
| Other Lens Features | - | 3 UD and 4 Aspherical Lens Elements, Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm, Micro USM II and Linear Control Mechanism |
| 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 | Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus |
| Focus Range | EV-3 to 18 ISO 100 / at normal temperature | 5 cm - Infinity W, 85 cm - Infinity T |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Points | Auto11 points, Auto5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot | 1 Point |
| Metering Modes | Segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, 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 | - |
| Other Focus Features | Dedicated LED AF assist light | AF Frame Face AiAF, Touch AF is Available, 24 mm Wide-angle End to 600 mm Telephoto End |
| 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 | Yes |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
| Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane 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 | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | Max. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG L | 5.9 Shots/sec Auto, P Mode |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | 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, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| 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 | - |
| image features |
| Image Format | AW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliant | - |
| Gross Pixel | 20.42 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 | - |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 30200 AM |
| Maximum Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Smile Detection | - | Yes |
| display features |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display Resolution | Approx. 921K dots | - |
| LCD Display | TFT Color LCD | - |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | Approx 921K dots | 1620000 dots |
| Other Display Features | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable | LCD Monitor Features Capacitive Type Touch Sceen Panel Vari-angle, LCD Monitor can be Tilted upto 180° Upwards and 45° Downwards |
| Touch Screen | - | Yes |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| connectivity features |
| HDMI | Yes | - |
| USB | Yes | - |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Yes |
| Wifi | - | Yes |
| 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. | - |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 Optional | Battery Pack NB-10L |
| 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. | - |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Stereo | External Microphone |
| 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 | - |
| Frame Rates in Video Modes | - | 1920 x 1080 at 24p / 25p / 30p / 50p / 60p |
| 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. | - |
| Shooting Modes | - | C2, C1, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time Lapse Movie, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button |