Pentax K10D Feature Comparison
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| Pentax K10D vs other Pentax SLRs | ||||
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Manufacturer
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Pentax
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Pentax
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Pentax
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Model
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K10D
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K100D
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K110D
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| Imaging System |
Sensor
Manufacturer
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Sony | Sony | Sony |
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Sensor Type
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CCD | CCD | CCD | |
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Color Filter
Array
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RGB | RGB |
RGB |
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Total Megapixels
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10.75
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6.31
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6.31
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Effective
Megapixels
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10.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
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23.5 x 15.7
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23.5 x 15.7
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23.5 x 15.7
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
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1.5x
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1.5x
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1.5x
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Image Processor
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PRIME
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Not stated
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Not stated
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| Viewfinder |
Type
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Eye-level
pentaprism |
Eye-level
pentamirror |
Eye-level
pentamirror |
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Coverage
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95%
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96%
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96%
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at
infinity)
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0.95x
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0.85x
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0.85x
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Eyepoint (mm)
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?
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?
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?
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
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-2.5 to +1.5
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-2.5 to +1.5
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-2.5 to +1.5
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Focusing Screen
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Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen
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Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen
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Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen
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Viewfinder
Info Display |
AF frames, spot metering area, anti-shake indicator, flash status, shutter speed, aperture, focus indicator, manual focus indicator, EV bar, EVcompensation indicator, flash exposure compensation indicator, AE lock, ISO warning, available images, ISO sensitivity, EV compensation value.
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AF frames, spot metering area, flash status, AF mode, manual focus indicator, scene modes, ISO warning, focus indicator, shutter speed, aperture, EV compensation indicator, AE lock indicator, available images, EV compensation value, anti-shake indicator.
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AF frames, spot metering area, flash status, AF mode, manual focus indicator, scene modes, ISO warning, focus indicator, shutter speed, aperture, EV compensation indicator, AE lock indicator, available images, EV compensation value.
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Depth of Field Preview
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview position on power dial.
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview position on power dial.
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview position on power dial.
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| Recording System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
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Secure Digital card
(SDHC compatible) |
Secure Digital card
(SDHC with firmware 1.01) |
Secure Digital card
(SDHC with firmware 1.01) |
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Compatible File System
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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Recording Formats
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RAW (PEF or DNG), JPEG
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RAW, JPEG
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RAW, JPEG
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Maximum Resolution
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3872 x 2592
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3008 x 2008
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3008 x 2008
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Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)
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3008 x 2000; 1824 x 1216
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2400 x1 600; 1536 x 1024
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2400 x1 600; 1536 x 1024
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RAW + JPEG Recording
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Yes
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No
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No
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| Color
Space & White Balance |
User-Selectable Color Space
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Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
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Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
7 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
Image Tone: Bright, Natural |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast.
Image Tone: Bright, Natural |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and
contrast.
Image Tone: Bright, Natural |
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Preset WB settings
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11 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent W, Fluorescent N, Fluorescent D, Tungsten, Flash, Color Temperature (3 settings))
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6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash)
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6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash)
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
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Yes, 2,000-12,000K in 20 mired or 100K steps
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Not available
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Not available
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WB Adjustment Range
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±7 steps Blue to Amber and ±7 steps Magenta to Green, in 1-step increments
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Not available
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Not available
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| Autofocus System |
Type
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TTL phase detection by SAFOX VIII autofocus module
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TTL phase detection by SAFOX VIII autofocus module
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TTL phase detection by SAFOX VIII autofocus module
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# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
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11 points, (9 cross-type, 2 single-axis)
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11 points, (9 cross-type, 2 single-axis)
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11 points, (9 cross-type, 2 single-axis)
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| Superimposed Focus Point Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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AF Working Range
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EV -1 ~ 18 (ISO 100)
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EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 200)
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EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 200)
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AF-assist Beam
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Yes, stroboscopic flash. Only available when flash is enabled.
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Yes, stroboscopic flash. Only available when flash is enabled.
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Yes, stroboscopic flash. Only available when flash is enabled.
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One-shot AF
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Available in
Single Shot AF mode |
Available in
Single Shot AF mode |
Available in
Single Shot AF mode |
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AI Servo (Tracking) AF
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Available in Continuous AF Mode
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Available in Continuous AF Mode
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Available in Continuous AF Mode
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AI Focus AF
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Predictive focus control (with moving subjects in Continuous AF modes)
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Predictive focus control (with moving subjects in Continuous AF modes)
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Predictive focus control (with moving subjects in Continuous AF modes)
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| Exposure Control |
Shooting Modes
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10 - Auto, User, Program, Shutter Priority, Sensitivity Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash
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12 - Auto Picture, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Bulb, Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program, and Scene modes
8 Scene modes (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum) |
12 - Auto Picture, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Bulb, Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program, and Scene modes
8 Scene modes (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum) |
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Metering Zones
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16
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16 | 16 | |
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Metering Modes
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Multi-segment,
center-weighted, spot |
Multi-segment,
center-weighted, spot |
Multi-segment,
center-weighted, spot |
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Metering System Working Range
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EV 0 ~ 21
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) |
EV 1 ~ 21.5
(ISO 200, f/1.4 lens) |
EV 1 ~ 21.5
(ISO 200, f/1.4 lens) |
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ISO Range / Extended
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100 ~ 1600
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200 ~ 1600 / 3200
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200 ~ 1600 / 3200
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Exposure Compensation
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+/- 3 EV in 1/2 EV increments or +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV increments
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+/- 2 EV,
1/2 or 1/3 EV increments |
+/- 2 EV,
1/2 or 1/3 EV increments |
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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3 or 5 shots, +/-2.0EV (in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
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3 shots +/-1.5EV (1/2 steps) or +/-1EV (1/3 steps)
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3 shots +/-1.5EV (1/2 steps) or +/-1EV (1/3 steps)
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| Shutter
Speeds, Frame Rate, Shutter Lag |
Shutter Type
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Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
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Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
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Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
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Shutter Speed Range
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1/4000 ~ 30 sec.,
bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec.,
bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec.,
bulb |
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
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3.1 fps /
>20 large/fine JPEG frames |
2.65 fps /
4 large/fine JPEG frames |
2.65 fps /
4 large/fine JPEG frames |
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Shutter lag, full AF (sec.)
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0.254
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0.182
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0.182
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Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)
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0.107
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0.149
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0.149
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Startup time (sec.)
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0.4
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1.6
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1.6
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| Flash |
Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
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Yes (11 meters / 36 feet)
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Yes (11 meters / 36 feet)
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Yes (11 meters / 36 feet)
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Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
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1/180
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1/180
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1/180
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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-2 to +1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
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Slow-sync Flash
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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PC Sync Terminal
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Hot shoe only
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Hot shoe only
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Hot shoe only
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| Playback System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
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2.5 in LCD / 210,000 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 210,000 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 210,000 pixels
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll
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1.2 - 20x / Yes
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1.2 - 12x / Yes
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1.2 - 12x / Yes
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
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? steps
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? steps
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? steps
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
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Yes
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No ?
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No ?
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| Other Features |
Computer Connection
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USB 2.0 High-Speed, PTP-compliant
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USB 2.0 High-Speed, PTP-compliant
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USB 2.0 High-Speed, PTP-compliant
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Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Menu Languages
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12 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese (simplified, traditional), Korean, Japanese, Swedish, Dutch)
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11 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Swedish, Dutch)
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11 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Swedish, Dutch)
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Camera Default Reset
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Custom Functions (Quantity)
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Yes (32)
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Yes (18)
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Yes (18)
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Remote Control
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Optional wireless
remote control model F |
Optional wireless remote control model F |
Optional wireless remote control model F |
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Info LCD Panel / Illumination
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Yes / Yes
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Yes / No
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Yes / No
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Eye-start AF
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No
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No
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No
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Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Anti-Shake
(CCD shift) |
Yes
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Yes
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No
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Multiple Exposure
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Yes | No | No | |
| Body Structure |
Body Cover/Chassis
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Plastic / Metal
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Plastic / Metal
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Plastic / Metal
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Dust and Weather Seals
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Yes | No | No | |
| Power System |
Battery Compatibility
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D-LI50 Lithium Ion
Optional battery grip D-BG2 |
4 x AA (Lithium, Alkaline, NiMH) or 2 x CR-V3 lithium batteries
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4 x AA (Lithium, Alkaline, NiMH) or 2 x CR-V3 lithium batteries
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Rated Shooting Capacity at 20°C/68°F
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CIPA standard:
480 |
CIPA standard:
300 |
CIPA standard:
300 |
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| Dimensions & Weight |
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
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141.5 x 101 x 70
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129.5 x 92.5 x 70
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129.5 x 92.5 x 70
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Weight (body only)
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710 g / 25 oz.
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560 g / 19.8 oz.
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560 g / 19.8 oz.
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| Operational Environment |
Operating Temperature Range
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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Operating Humidity Range
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Not stated
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Not stated
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Not stated
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| Kit Lens |
Focal length/aperture
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18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6 |
18-55mm |
18-55mm |
| Lens Compatibility |
Lens Mount / Compatibility
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Pentax KAF mount compatible with Pentax KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses; Power zoom function - not available; K-mount lenses - usable with restrictions; S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions; 67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions. |
Pentax KAF mount compatible with Pentax KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses; Power zoom function - not available; K-mount lenses - usable with restrictions; S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions; 67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions.
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Pentax KAF mount compatible with Pentax KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses; Power zoom function - not available; K-mount lenses - usable with restrictions; S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions; 67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions.
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