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Predecessor: |
Pentax K-7
K-7 vs K-5
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Nikon D800E
D800E vs D810
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Successor: |
Pentax K-5 II
K-5 vs K-5 II
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Nikon D850
D810 vs D850
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Model Number: |
K-5 |
D810 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1749.95 |
$3299.95 |
Street Price: |
$799.99 |
$2,278.45 |
Date Available: |
2010-10-15 |
2014-07-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
35.4 oz
(1,003 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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34.9 oz
(988 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(131 x
97 x
73 mm)
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5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in.
(146 x
123 x
82 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.3 |
36.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.81 microns |
4.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
97 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
25.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.1 |
14.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,162 |
2,853 |
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) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 5520 x 3680
(20.3 MP,
3:2), 3680 x 2456
(9.0 MP,
3:2), 6114 x 4080
(24.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3056
(14.1 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2040
(6.3 MP,
Other), 4800 x 3200
(15.4 MP,
3:2), 3600 x 2400
(8.6 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6144 x 4912
(30.2 MP,
5:4), 4608 x 3680
(17.0 MP,
5:4), 3072 x 2456
(7.5 MP,
5:4) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.5 |
5.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25)
1280x720 (30/25)
640x480 (30/25)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo 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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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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 |
1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor |
OVF: 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.61x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.92x |
0.70x |
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)
|
1,229,000 dots
(307,250 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
32.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
64 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 |
Auto, 64 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1, up to 51,200 in Hi-2 |
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), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6) (Spot WB available in Live View), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, 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 |
None |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
|
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I/UDMA compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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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 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or IR |
Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack |
Mini HDMI (Type C), USB 3.0 Micro-B, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.5 |
5.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
31 |
57 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.5 |
5.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
23 |
23 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.4 |
5.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
22 |
18 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.10 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.25 seconds |
0.88 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.384 seconds |
0.158 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.092 seconds |
0.056 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.21 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.092 seconds |
0.054 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 |
OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.302s
Live View, Full Autofocus = 0.875s
Live View, Prefocused = 0.158s |
Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.2 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
740 shots |
1200 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
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 |
Included Software: |
Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110 |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows Vista/7/8; Mac OS 10.7.5+ |
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. |
Brand-new, 36.3-megapixel FX-format (full-frame) AA-filterless CMOS sensor, expanded sensitivity range (ISO 32-51200), EXPEED 4 processor, Group-area AF mode, 5fps full-res burst mode, electronic front curtain shutter option, Full HD 60p video, Small RAW option, USB 3.0, dual CF/SD slots. |