Pentax K-5 vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-5
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-7 K-7 vs K-5
Successor:	Pentax K-5 II K-5 vs K-5 II	Canon SX540 HS SX530 HS vs SX540 HS
General
Model Number:	K-5	SX530 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1749.95	$429.99
Street Price:	$799.99	$258.95
Date Available:	2010-10-15	2015-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	35.4 oz (1,003 g) includes batteries, kit lens	15.6 oz (442 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm)	4.7 x 3.2 x 3.6 in. (120 x 82 x 92 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	16.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
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):	23.7
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)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1832 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.5	1.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25) 1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	n/a
Lens:	smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	24 - 1,200mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	4.3 - 215mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	50.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - ???
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		0 - 50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
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	Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	461,000 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	32.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200	Auto, ISO 100 - 3200
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, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
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	Live View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), High-Speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
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.	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T))
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack	Mini (Type C) HDMI

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	1.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	31
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.5
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	23
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	22
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):		210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip	Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-6LH 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
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.	DIGIC 4+ processor, high-speed AF, Intelligent IS, zoom framing assist, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in black only.