- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | R50 | K-5 IIs |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $250.00 | $1199.95 |
Street Price: | $496.95 | |
Date Available: | 2008-03-31 | 2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
Weight: | 4.1 oz (116 g) |
26.1 oz
(740 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (97 x 56 x 23 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 16.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,208 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2288 x 1712 (3.9 MP, Other), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 6.7 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (15) |
1920x1080 (25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Quicktime) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Lens: | Ricoh Zoom Lens | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 180mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 31.5mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
100 cm 3.9 - 39.4 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Multi AF (CCD method, 9-point range finder) / Spot AF (CCD method) | TTL phase-difference: new SAFOX X AF sensor, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center) with light wavelength sensor; Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / 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: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,000 dots (307,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 57.0x | 32.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent (D, N, W, L), tungsten, flash, CTE, manual (up to 3 settings), Kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night view portrait, Fireworks, Lamp, Still image with audio, Best shot, Face chaser, Cosmetic, Monochrome, Sepia, Contrast, Vivid | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced, Off, Red-eye reduction | P-TTL, Red-eye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Rear Curtain Sync. High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 40cm to 2.9m; Tele: 60cm to 1.8m | Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Quicktime) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | 52.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
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 | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.33 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.39 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.7 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.25 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.403 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.204 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.091 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.242s Live View: Full AF lag, phase-detect = 1.269s Full AF lag, contrast-detect = 1.250s Prefocused = 0.403s | |
Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 1 x proprietary DB-80 | Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x DB-80 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW132 | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | A Pentax K-5 II with no anti-alias filter. Sold body-only. |