- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K-5
K-5 vs K-5 II |
Leica S2
S2 vs S3 |
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | K-5 II | S3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1449.95 | $19.00 |
Street Price: | $699.00 | |
Date Available: | 2012-10-15 | 2020-03-06 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
42.3 oz
(1,200 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 64.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | Medium format |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 4.59 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 0.8x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,235 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
9800 x 6530 (64.0 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.7 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Leica S bayonet |
Lens: | smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 203mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 62.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL phase-difference: new SAFOX X AF sensor, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center) with light wavelength sensor; Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-Selectable, Center | Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time; Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter | High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard) |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | 1.09x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | 0.87x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots (307,000 px) | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000, 50000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent (D, N, W, L), tungsten, flash, CTE, manual (up to 3 settings), Kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings) | Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent, Halogen warm, Halogen cool, Flash, Tungsten, Grey card (determined from image), Grey card Live View, Color temperature (Kelvin) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 125 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame) |
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; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | P-TTL, Red-eye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Rear Curtain Sync. High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. | TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light; First or second curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | No UHS support |
Other Memory: | Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Cabled or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type C) HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack | Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip, audio in (3.5 mm jack) and audio out (3.5 mm jack) with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.38 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.39 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.7 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | 6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.25 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.403 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.204 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.091 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.242s Live View: Full AF lag, phase-detect = 1.269s Full AF lag, contrast-detect = 1.250s Prefocused = 0.403s | |
Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip | Proprietary 7.4V, 2850mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x 7.4V, 2850mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW132 | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Essentially a K-5 with improved LCD, and updated SAFOX X AF sensor for better low-light autofocus performance. |