Model Number: |
K-5 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1749.95 |
Street Price: |
$590.12 |
Date Available: |
2010-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Weight: |
35.4 oz (1,003 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
Waterproof: |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
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 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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25) 1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Lens: |
smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
|
Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
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 |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.61x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.92x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
32.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
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) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
30 - 1/8000 |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: |
TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
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. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
|
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
|
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
NFC: |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
740 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Included Software: |
Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110 |
OS Compatibility: |
|
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. |