Sony NEX-5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels

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

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5
Pentax K-5

Links
Prices:		Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Sony Alpha NEX-5 webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Pentax K-7 K-7 vs K-5
Successor:	Sony NEX-5N NEX-5 vs NEX-5N	Pentax K-5 II K-5 vs K-5 II
General
Model Number:	NEX-5	K-5
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$1749.95
Street Price:	$699.99	$799.99
Date Available:	2010-07-15	2010-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	17.7 oz (502 g) includes batteries, kit lens	35.4 oz (1,003 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.4 x 2.4 x 1.6 in. (111 x 60 x 40 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:	14.2	16.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.16 microns	4.81 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	69	82
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.2	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.2	14.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	796	1,162
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other)	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, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.7	6.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (25) 1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MPEG-4	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS	smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	49.0mm	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection	SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)	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:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	13.0x	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12800
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800	Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom	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:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi 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:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction	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):	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MPEG-4	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR Wireless	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C)	Mini 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):	0.77	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.77	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	17	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.7	6.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	38	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):	0.44 seconds	0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.44 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):		1.25 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):		0.384 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.257 seconds	0.092 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.75 seconds	0.21 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.115 seconds	0.092 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second	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:	1.0 seconds	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.8 seconds	2.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	330 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50	Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR	Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in black or silver.	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.