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Predecessor: |
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Pentax K-7
K-7 vs K-5
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Successor: |
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Pentax K-5 II
K-5 vs K-5 II
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Model Number: |
DSLR-A230 |
K-5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$549.00 |
$1749.95 |
Street Price: |
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$799.99 |
Date Available: |
2009-06-15 |
2010-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
25.6 oz
(725 g)
includes batteries
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35.4 oz
(1,003 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.7 in.
(128 x
97 x
68 mm)
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5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(131 x
97 x
73 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
16.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.12 microns |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
63 |
82 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.3 |
23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.4 |
14.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
531 |
1,162 |
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1936
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 3872 x 2176
(8.4 MP,
16:9), 2896 x 1632
(4.7 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1088
(2.1 MP,
Other) |
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, RAW |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.4 |
6.5 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (25)
1280x720 (30/25)
640x480 (30/25)
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Movie File Format: |
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AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Lens: |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF |
SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x mag., 16.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter |
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
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.55x |
0.61x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.83x |
0.92x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,400 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
12.0x |
32.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
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: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot |
TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
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): |
10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Movie File Format: |
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AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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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: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wireless |
Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): |
DC input, min-HDMI |
Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.78 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.4 |
6.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
21 |
31 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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23 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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22 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.19 seconds |
0.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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1.25 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.384 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.182 seconds |
0.092 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.22 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.107 seconds |
0.092 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.204s |
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 |
0.6 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.2 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
510 shots |
740 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FH50 |
Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110 |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) |
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Notes & Features: |
SteadyShot Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization. |
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. |