Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-5
Pentax K-5 II

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-7 K-7 vs K-5	Pentax K-5 K-5 vs K-5 II
Successor:	Pentax K-5 II K-5 vs K-5 II
General
Model Number:	K-5	K-5 II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1749.95	$1449.95
Street Price:	$799.99	$699.00
Date Available:	2010-10-15	2012-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	35.4 oz (1,003 g) includes batteries, kit lens	42.3 oz (1,200 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm)	5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	16.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	4.81 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	82	82
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7	23.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.1	14.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,162	1,235
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)	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)	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.5	6.7
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25) 1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25)	1920x1080 (25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
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	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR	smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	27 - 203mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	7.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	62.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
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	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?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter	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	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	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:	32.0x	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200	Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200
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, fluorescent (D, N, W, L), tungsten, flash, CTE, manual (up to 3 settings), Kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority	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 12 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.	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.	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support	No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack	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):	<0.3	0.38
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3	0.39
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3	0.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.5	6.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	31	28
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.5	6.7
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	23	22
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.4	6.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	22	22
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.10 seconds	0.23 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.25 seconds	1.25 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.384 seconds	0.403 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.092 seconds	0.204 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.21 seconds	0.25 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.092 seconds	0.091 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	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	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.2 seconds	2.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	740 shots	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip	Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 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	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110	Software CD-ROM S-SW132
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.	Essentially a K-5 with improved LCD, and updated SAFOX X AF sensor for better low-light autofocus performance.