- APS-C 372.1mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Pentax K-5 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the K-5.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus VR-330 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K-7
K-7 vs K-5 |
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Successor: |
Pentax K-5 II
K-5 vs K-5 II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | K-5 | VR-330 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1749.95 | $199.99 |
Street Price: | $799.99 | |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2011-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
35.4 oz
(1,003 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
5.6 oz (158 g) |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (101 x 58 x 29 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 14.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 1.44 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | 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 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) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.5 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25)
1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | 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: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | n/a |
Lens: | smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR | Olympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4/7 aspherical lenses |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 300mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.2 - 52.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 12.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) | f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
70 cm 0.4 - 27.6 in |
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Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor | CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | 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: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 | Auto, High Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
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, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority | Magic Mode, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. BEACH & SNOW, 13. DOCUMENTS, 14. PET); Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
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. | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV 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 | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 33.0 MB |
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: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
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 | |
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 D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 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-SW110 | OLYMPUS [ib] software |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
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. | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3D Mode, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus, Drawing, Sparkle and Punk), 720p HD videos, Beauty mode, AF Tracking, 14 Scene modes, Help Guide, Intelligent Auto, Shadow Adjustment, HMDI output. Available in in silver, black, red and blue in Europe only. List price is €169. |