- APS-C 372.1mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K-7
K-7 vs K-5 |
Canon 1DX Mark II
1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III |
Successor: |
Pentax K-5 II
K-5 vs K-5 II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | K-5 | 1DX Mark III |
Alternate Model Number(s): | 1DX III | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1749.95 | $6499.00 |
Street Price: | $799.99 | $6,499.00 |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2020-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
35.4 oz
(1,003 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
50.8 oz
(1,440 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
6.2 x
6.6 x
3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 6.58 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,162 | |
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW, C-RAW, 14-bit CR3; RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.5 | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25)
1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
5472x2286 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 or MPEG4 H.265/HEVC; Audio: AAC or Linear PCM), RAW (CRM) |
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) | Canon EF |
Lens: | smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor | OVF: Phase-detect AF via 191 AF points with 155 cross-type points and 1 dual cross-type; Live View uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
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 | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter; fixed focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | 0.76x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | 0.76x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 2,100,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
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 | 102400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 | Auto (100-102400), 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 204800, H2: 409600, H3: 819200 |
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 (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 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 | 400K-pixel RGB+IR sensor: 384-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points); Center-weighted; Partial (6.2% of viewfinder); Spot (1.5% of viewfinder) center or linkable to AF points; Multi-spot |
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 | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 10, 2 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. | Depends on external flash |
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 | 1/250 |
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, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | CFexpress |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW, C-RAW, 14-bit CR3; RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 or MPEG4 H.265/HEVC; Audio: AAC or Linear PCM), RAW (CRM) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Ethernet,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/IR; optional wired (N3 contact), WFT-E9 |
Connections (extended): | Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack | USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen2) , Mini HDMI (Type-C), N3 remote terminal, WFT terminal, 3.5mm external mic and headphone jacks, 1000BASE-T Ethernet RJ-45 jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.5 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.5 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 23 | Unlimited |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.4 | 20.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | Unlimited |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.10 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.25 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.384 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.092 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.21 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.092 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area (11-points) AF = 0.118s Live View (firmware 1.02): - Full AF PD AF = 1.30s - Full AF CD AF = 1.25s - Prefocused = 0.384s | |
Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 610 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | 2850 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip | Proprietary LP-E19 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E19 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-SW110 | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | New 16.3MP CMOS APS-C sensor with ISOs up to 51200, sensor-shift shake reduction, 1080p HD video at 25fps, 11-point SAFOX IX+ AF system, 100%, 0.92x viewfinder, electronic level with tilt scale, improved in-camera HDR, SDXC compatible with firmware update, weather sealed magnesium allow body on stainless steel chassis. |