- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | K-5 IIs | QX1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Lens-Style Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1199.95 | $399.99 |
Street Price: | $496.95 | $498.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-10-15 | 2014-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
26.1 oz
(740 g)
includes batteries |
7.6 oz
(216 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
2.9 x
2.7 x
2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 4.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | 78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.9 | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.1 | 12.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,208 | 1,063 |
Image Capture | ||
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) |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.7 | 3.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Sony E |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 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 | Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / No 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 | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | No |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots (307,000 px) | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 | Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | 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) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | 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 off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack | Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC |
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 | 3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | 15 |
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): | 440 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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. | World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount. |