- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Predecessor: |
Pentax K-5
K-5 vs K-5 II |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | TG-620 | K-5 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $249.99 | $1449.95 |
Street Price: | $200.00 | $699.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-03-30 | 2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.9 oz
(167 g)
includes batteries |
42.3 oz
(1,200 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.6 x
0.9 in. (98 x 66 x 22 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
Waterproof: | Yes | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 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: | 1.55 microns | 4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,235 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 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, .MPO | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 6.7 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG with PCM audio | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
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: | n/a | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Lens: | Olympus Lens; 11 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements | smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 27 - 203mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | 18 - 135mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 7.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.9 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
60 cm 1.2 - 23.6 in |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | 62.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x, up to 2x Super Resolution Zoom | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking | 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: | No | 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): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 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: | 10.0x | 32.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Underwater, 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: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering | 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: | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Pet (cat), Pet (dog), 3D, Backlight HDR; Magic Art Filters: Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom |
Self Timer: | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, 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): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | ISO 800: W: 0.2m - 3.5m; T: 0.5m - 2.1m | 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 / SDXC | 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: | QuickTime Motion JPEG with PCM audio | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | 19.5 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: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | |
Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D | 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): | 0.38 | |
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): | 5.0 | 6.7 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 25 | 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): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-50B | Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-50B 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: | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM S-SW132 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X10.3-10.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | BSI CMOS Sensor, TruePic VI Processor, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Shockproof to 1.5m, Waterproof to 5m/16 ft., Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Dustproof, Full HD Video, Backlight HDR mode, Magic Art Filters (Stills and HD Video), USB Charging. | Essentially a K-5 with improved LCD, and updated SAFOX X AF sensor for better low-light autofocus performance. |