Pentax K-5 Specifications

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeSAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)740 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedNo

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Valuesn/a
Lens MountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lenssmc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual)18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio3.06x
Aperture Rangef/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread52.0mm
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomNo

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score82
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)14.1
Sensor TypeCMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)1,162
Sensor ManufacturerSony
Effective Megapixels16.3
Sensor FormatAPS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch4.81 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.5x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationYes

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportNo UHS support
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution4928 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 FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second6.5

General

Size5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberK-5
Camera FormatPro SLR
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$1749.95
Street Price$799.99
Date Available2010-10-15
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderOptical / LCD
Viewfinder TypeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus PeakingNo
EVF Resolutionn/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)0.92x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering ModesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority
Self Timer2 or 12 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)12800
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent (D, N, W, L), tungsten, flash, CTE, manual (up to 3 settings), Kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (25) 1280x720 (30/​25) 640x480 (30/​25)
Movie File FormatAVI (Motion JPEG)
Movie File FormatAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video OutYes
NTSC/PAL Switchable VideoYes
Video Usable as ViewfinderNo

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlFull TTL exposure
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesP-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 DescriptionDepends on lens
Max Flash Sync1/180

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)6.5
Flash cycle time, full power2.2 seconds
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, live view - DSLR)1.25 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)0.384 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.092 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)<0.3
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.21 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)<0.3
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.092 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)Unlimited
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
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)<0.3
Startup Time0.6 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time0.3 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareSoftware (CD-ROM) S-SW110

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution921,600 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenNo
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Max Playback Zoom32.0x
Top Deck DisplayYes
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge CompliantNo
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlNo
Remote Control TypeOptional Wired or IR
Connections (extended)Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack
Built-In Wi-FiNo
NFCNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & FeaturesNew 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.

Basic

Sensor size372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm)
Weight35.4 oz (1,003 g) includes batteries, kit lens