Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Pentax K2000
K2000 vs K-x
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Successor: |
Pentax K-r
K-x vs K-r
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Pentax K-1 II
K-1 vs K-1 II
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Model Number: |
K-x |
K-1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$649.95 |
$1799.95 |
Street Price: |
$701.76 |
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Date Available: |
2009-10-15 |
2016-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.9 oz
(791 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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35.8 oz
(1,015 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(122 x
92 x
69 mm)
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5.4 x
4.3 x
3.4 in.
(137 x
110 x
86 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.4 |
36.4 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.53 microns |
4.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Optional |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
72 |
96 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
25.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
14.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
811 |
3,280 |
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 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) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200
(15.4 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.3 |
4.6 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x416 (24)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX VIII TTL phase-detect 11 point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot |
TTL Phase-detection AF: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center), Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x mag., Eyepoint: 20.6mm (from the view window) / 21.7mm (from the center of lens), -3.5 to +1.2 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.57x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.85x |
0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
204800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800 |
Auto, 100-204800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, Custom |
Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off); Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
36.2 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless |
P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
11.3 m /
37.1 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
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 IR |
Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
AC adapter available |
Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.39 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.43 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
10 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.3 |
4.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
25 |
74 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.6 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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13 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.10 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.247 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.082 seconds |
0.087 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s
Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s
Prefocused: 0.427s |
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Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.3 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
420 shots (NiMH AA) |
760 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
4 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
CD-ROM |
Software CD-ROM S-SW162 includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Sensor-shift shake reduction, 720p HD video capture, Live View with face detection. Available in black or white. Limited edition colors of red and navy will become available at select locations to be announced. |
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