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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K-7
K-7 vs K-5 |
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| Successor: |
Pentax K-5 II
K-5 vs K-5 II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-5 | SP-100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1749.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $799.99 | $599.95 |
| Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2014-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
35.4 oz
(1,003 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
20.8 oz (589 g) |
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
4.8 x
3.6 x
5.2 in. (121 x 91 x 133 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | BSI CMOS |
| 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 | |
| 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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.5 | 8.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25)
1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 432x324 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (H.264 video with Linear PCM monaural audio ) |
| 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 | Olympus 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/2.9 (wide) / f/6.5 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
7 cm to Infinity 2.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
0 cm 0.4 - 0.0 in |
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| 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; up to 2x Super Resolution Zoom |
| 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; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| 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: 920K-dot LCD, 100% coverage |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 920,000 dots |
| 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) | 460,000 dots |
| 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 | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 | Auto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| 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, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Custom (2) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/1700 - 30 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 | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
| 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 | Scene Modes (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Super Macro, Backlight HDR); Panorama; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, Fragmented) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | 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. | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | TBD |
| 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 / 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) | MOV (H.264 video with Linear PCM monaural audio ) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 37.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| 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 | 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 | Multi-terminal (USB , DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), Micro (Type D) 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 | 8.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | 6 |
| 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 | 0.16 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.23 seconds | |
| 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): | 330 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip | Proprietary LI-92B |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110 | OLYMPUS Viewer Software CD-ROM |
| 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. | Available in black. |
