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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D600
D600 vs D610 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-5 IIs | D610 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1199.95 | $2499.95 |
| Street Price: | $496.95 | $1,198.45 |
| Date Available: | 2012-10-15 | 2013-10-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.1 oz
(740 g)
includes batteries |
47.6 oz
(1,350 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
5.6 x
4.4 x
3.2 in. (141 x 113 x 82 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 5.97 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | 94 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.9 | 25.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,208 | 2,925 |
| 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) |
6016 x 4016
(24.2 MP,
3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
| 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) | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a | Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 85mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 85mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.54x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 72.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| 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 | OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | 0.70x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots (307,000 px) | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| 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 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 | ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable) |
| 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) | Auto (2 types) Incandescent Fluorescent (7 types) Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Choose color temperature (2,500K–10,000K) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
| 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 | Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), HDR, Active D-Lighting |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket | ISO-type Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.33 | 0.50 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | 0.51 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | 36 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.39 | 0.58 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | 30 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | 15 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | 13 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds | 0.26 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.25 seconds | 1.54 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.403 seconds | 0.218 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.204 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | 0.30 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.091 seconds | 0.054 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 | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-area Mode = 0.335s LV: Full AF lag, Sigma 70mm = 1.78s Full AF lag, kit lens = 1.54s Prefocused = 0.218s |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.1 seconds | 4.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | 900 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW132 | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | A Pentax K-5 II with no anti-alias filter. Sold body-only. | Updates from the D600 include: new shutter assembly, faster burst mode (6fps), new quiet continuous mode (3fps), improved auto white balance. |
