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General
Model Pentax K-5
Brand Pentax
Manufacturer url https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number K-5
Alternate model number(s) Add
Camera format Pro SLR
Release year 2010 year
Tripod mount +
Length 131 mm
Width 73 mm
Height 97 mm
Weight 1,003 g
Waterproof -
Waterproof depth Add
Predecessor Pentax K-7
Successor Pentax K-5
Image Sensor
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor manufacturer Sony
Effective megapixels 16.3 MP
Sensor format APS-C
Sensor area 372.09 mm²
Sensor width 23.7 mm
Sensor height 15.7 mm
Approximate pixel pitch 4.81 micron
Focal Length Multiplier 1.5 x
Aspect ratio 3:2
Color filter type RGBG
Anti aliasing filter Fixed
Self-cleaning +
Sensor shift image stabilization +
On-sensor phase detect -
Dxo sensor score 82
Dxo color depth score 23.7 bit
Dxo dynamic range score 14.1 evs
Dxo maximum effective iso score 1,162 iso
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode 6.5 fps
Video Capture
Can take movies +
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate Add
Image Storage
Movie file format AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out +
Ntsc/pal switchable video +
Video usable as viewfinder -
Hd video out +
Hd video connection HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 27.00 - 83.00 mm
Focal length (actual) 18.00 - 55.00 mm
Zoom ratio 3.06 x
Aperture range 0.03 - 0.29 f
Integrated nd filter -
Min focus range 25 cm
Macro focus range Add
Filter thread 52 mm
Thread type Add
Optical image stabilization -
Digital zoom -
Digital zoom values Add
Auto Focus
Auto focus +
Auto focus type SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor
Auto focus assist light +
Manual focus +
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical / LCD
Viewfinder type SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking -
Evf resolution Add
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.61 x
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) 0.92 x
Display
Eye-level viewfinder +
Rear display +
Rear display size 3 inch
Rear display resolution 921,600 dots
Touchscreen -
Articulating screen -
Tilt swivel screen -
Selfie screen -
Max playback zoom 32 x
Top deck display +
Exposure
Maximum iso (native) 12,800
Minimum iso (native) 100
Iso settings Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200
Auto iso mode +
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings)
  • l)
  • manual (up to 3 settings)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
Shutter speed range 1/8000 - 30 s
Bulb mode +
Exposure compensation +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure +
Aperture priority +
Shutter priority +
Full manual exposure +
Creative exposure modes Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority
Self timer
  • 2 s
  • 12 s
Time lapse (intervalometer) Add
High resolution composite -
Flash
Built-in flash +
Flash modes
  • p-ttl
  • rear curtain sync. high-speed sync and wireless sync also available with pentax dedicated external flash.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow-speed sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) 13 m
Flash range description Depends on lens
Max flash sync 1/180 s
Flash exposure compensation -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connection Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-in wireless flash control -
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support No UHS support
Other memory Add
Dual card slots -
Raw capture support +
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
Included memory Add
Included memory type Add
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi -
NFC -
Bluetooth -
Built-in gps -
Microphone jack +
Headphone jack -
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant -
Dpof compliant +
Remote control -
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo mic jack
  • dc input
  • mini hmdi
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting 0.3 s/frame
Max cycle time for raw shooting 0.3 s/frame
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting 0.3 s/frame
Camera penalizes early shutter press -
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) 6.5 fps
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) 31 frames
Raw shooting speed in burst mode 6.5 fps
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode 23 frames
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode 6.4 fps
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode 22 frames
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) 0.1 s
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) 1.25 s
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) 0.38 s
Shutter lag (manual focus) 0.09 s
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) 0.21 s
Shutter lag (prefocused) 0.09 s
Shutter lag (notes) OVF:Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area (11-points) AF = 0.118sLive View (firmware 1.02):- Full AF PD AF = 1.30s- Full AF CD AF = 1
Startup time 0.6 s
Play -> record time 0.3 s
Flash cycle time, full power 2.2 s
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) 740 shots
Battery form factor Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) +
Dedicated battery charger included +
Internal charging supported -
Software
Included software
  • software (cd-rom) s-sw110
Miscellaneous
Notes and features New 16.3MP CMOS APS-C sensor with ISOs up to 51200, sensor-shift shake reduction, 1080p HD video at 25fps

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