# Weather-Resistant Cameras The Pentax K-S2 is Designed to Battle the Elements By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentax-ks2 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ricoh-pentax-k-s2-wg-5/36012/) & [pentaxwebstore](http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/product/k-s2-body-kit-black-orange) The [Pentax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentax-17) K-S2 is a [small weather-resistant DSLR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-action-camera) that is equipped with a wide variety of desirable photographic features. This 20-megapixel camera is claimed to be the world's smallest dust-proof and weather-resistant DSLR camera and is equipped with a vari-angle LCD monitor, WiFi and NFC. This camera boasts a 20-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that is equipped with an AA filter simulator for situations where false colors can make their way into your photos. The camera has a decent ISO range of 100 to 51,200 and can shoot at 5.4 frames per second. The Pentax K-S2 is a camera that targets those users who want to be able to take their camera out on [rugged outdoor travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtra-atto) and such, but may not want to lug around something heavy. Convenience, durability and high-tech functionality come together seamlessly in this camera. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Weather-resistant Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced weather-resistant camera technology to capture photos in extreme outdoor conditions. - **Small DSLR Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact DSLR cameras with high-quality features and performance for portable photography. - **Wireless Connectivity for Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate WiFi and NFC capabilities into cameras for seamless wireless sharing and control. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative weather-resistant cameras for outdoor photography enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retail and promote small DSLR cameras as a convenient and high-performing alternative to larger models. - **Wireless Technology Companies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless connectivity solutions for cameras to enable seamless sharing and control of photos and videos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Underwater Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wg-80.md) - [Half-Frame Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentax-17.md) - [High-Grade Street Photographer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-gr-iv.md) - [Ruggedized Reporter Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-sl2s-reporter.md) - [Waterproof Autofocus Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/om5.md) - [Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-s1-rii.md) - [Weatherproof Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/security-cameras.md) - [Versatile Camera Spotting Scopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-imaging.md) - [Professional Micro-Sized Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-rx1r-iii.md)