Replacing my Canon 60D with a Pentax K-S2

Shuggzi · 06-26-2018, 01:52 PM

For a while now I have been looking at moving over to the Pentax arena and was contemplating on getting a K5, but I have read good reviews regarding the K-S2 so now leaning towards it.

Is the K-S2 in the same leauge as the Canon 60D? as in not a beginners camera but more a semi enthusiasts camera?

Is the build quality good? or better than the 60D, which is actually ok.

Has anyone came from Canon to a Pentax and felt Pentax was easier to operate?

Thanks

**DW58** · 06-26-2018, 02:09 PM - **1 Like**

I am not familiar with the 60D. But if you're looking at a K-S2 and have not done so you might want to look at Pentax K-70 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews
I'm sure more people will chime in to offer help. Lots of great people here. Good luck with your choice.

Shuggzi · 06-26-2018, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by DW58

I am not familiar with the 60D. But if you're looking at a K-S2 and have not done so you might want to look at Pentax K-70 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews
I'm sure more people will chime in to offer help. Lots of great people here. Good luck with your choice.

Will do

antipattern · 06-26-2018, 02:41 PM

I think the KS2 would be a step up in general image quality, in particular low noise, it might not be a step up in handling (unless you're looking for something smaller). Is there any chance you would be able to handle a KS2 or even a K70 in a shop? That might give you a better idea.

The K3 would probably beat the 60D even in handling, but it's the KP that would be the natural progression if you want the flippy screen, too.

---------- Post added Jun 26th, 2018 at 14:46 ----------

I think I would classify the 60D as a lower semi-enthusiasts camera, the KS-2 probably around the same league, maybe slightly lower. As said, the KS-2s sensor will be better, but the 60D should be better for video.

Or do you mean the 600D? That would have been Canon's entry level camera at the time. It's not much lower in specs than the 60D, but the built quality and handling aren't as good.

**beachgardener** · 06-26-2018, 03:27 PM

replaced my 60D with a K-5 and never looked back, also have a K-3 now, looking forward to see what next camera Pentax come out with

Greg1956 · 06-26-2018, 09:08 PM

I have found this site useful for comparing cameras

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-S2 Detailed Comparison

But I would recommend a Pentax K-70 which basically supercedes the K-S2 model and is a great entry camera

Greg

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06-26-2018, 01:52 PM	#1
Shuggzi Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 36	Replacing my Canon 60D with a Pentax K-S2 For a while now I have been looking at moving over to the Pentax arena and was contemplating on getting a K5, but I have read good reviews regarding the K-S2 so now leaning towards it. Is the K-S2 in the same leauge as the Canon 60D? as in not a beginners camera but more a semi enthusiasts camera? Is the build quality good? or better than the 60D, which is actually ok. Has anyone came from Canon to a Pentax and felt Pentax was easier to operate? Thanks

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06-26-2018, 02:09 PM - 1 Like	#2
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,625	I am not familiar with the 60D. But if you're looking at a K-S2 and have not done so you might want to look at Pentax K-70 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews I'm sure more people will chime in to offer help. Lots of great people here. Good luck with your choice.

06-26-2018, 02:22 PM	#3
Shuggzi Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 36 Original Poster	Originally posted by DW58 I am not familiar with the 60D. But if you're looking at a K-S2 and have not done so you might want to look at Pentax K-70 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews I'm sure more people will chime in to offer help. Lots of great people here. Good luck with your choice. Will do

06-26-2018, 02:41 PM	#4
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 231	I think the KS2 would be a step up in general image quality, in particular low noise, it might not be a step up in handling (unless you're looking for something smaller). Is there any chance you would be able to handle a KS2 or even a K70 in a shop? That might give you a better idea. The K3 would probably beat the 60D even in handling, but it's the KP that would be the natural progression if you want the flippy screen, too. ---------- Post added Jun 26th, 2018 at 14:46 ---------- I think I would classify the 60D as a lower semi-enthusiasts camera, the KS-2 probably around the same league, maybe slightly lower. As said, the KS-2s sensor will be better, but the 60D should be better for video. Or do you mean the 600D? That would have been Canon's entry level camera at the time. It's not much lower in specs than the 60D, but the built quality and handling aren't as good.

06-26-2018, 03:27 PM	#5
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,841	replaced my 60D with a K-5 and never looked back, also have a K-3 now, looking forward to see what next camera Pentax come out with

06-26-2018, 09:08 PM	#6
Greg1956 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 73	I have found this site useful for comparing cameras Canon 60D vs Pentax K-S2 Detailed Comparison But I would recommend a Pentax K-70 which basically supercedes the K-S2 model and is a great entry camera Greg

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