Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm S2950 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
14.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-5
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

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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
General
Model Number:	K-5	S2950
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1749.95	$229.95
Street Price:	$799.99	$161.65
Date Available:	2010-10-15	2011-01-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	35.4 oz (1,003 g) includes batteries, kit lens	15.4 oz (437 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm)	4.3 x 2.9 x 3.2 in. (110 x 73 x 81 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	14.0
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	1.44 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
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)	4288 x 3216 (13.8 MP, 4:3), 4288 x 2864 (12.3 MP, 3:2), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.5	1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25) 1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25)	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	AVI (Motion JPEG)
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	Fujinon Zoom with Super EBC Coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	28 - 504mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	5 - 90mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	18.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.1 / 6.4 (wide); f/5.6 / 11 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		2 - 100 cm 0.8 - 39.4 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 6.7x
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 Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking; Single AF, Continuous AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter	EVF type; 0.2-inch, 200K-dot color LCD
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	230,000 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

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200	Auto, Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity) * * ISO3200/6400 is effective in S mode.
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, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 8 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	256-zone Multi, Average, 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	SR AUTO, AUTO, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP; Zoom Bracketing, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text.
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 10 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, Forced, Suppressed, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction Forced, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Auto ISO: # Wide: Approx. 40 cm - 8.0 m / 1.3 ft. - 26.2 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 2.5 m - 4.4 m / 8.2 ft. - 14.4 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV 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
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)	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
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
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack	Mini 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	1.2
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):		500 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	4 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	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.	Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), 720p HD Movies with Optical Zoom, Face Detection, Smile/Blink Detection, Tracking AF, Motion Panorama with Auto Stitch, HDMI Output, Panoramic Stitching Mode, Instant Zoom (max zoom with a touch of a button), Zoom Bracketing (3 different zoomed images with one press of the shutter).