Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-r

Comparison of Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-r [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-5 ×
Pentax K-r ×
General
ModelPentax K-5Pentax K-r
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberK-5K-r
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)131125
Width (mm)7368
Height (mm)9797
Weight (g)1,003852
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax K-7Pentax K-x
SuccessorPentax K-5-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.312.4
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.09369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.815.53
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8272
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.722.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.112.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,162750
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)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • .dng)
  • 12-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.55.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lenssmc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WRsmc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)5252
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeSAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensorSAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.610.57
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.920.85
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3216
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps)
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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • manual
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/6000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture PriorityPicture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
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
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w redeye
  • slow sync w trailing curtain
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1312
Flash range descriptionDepends on lensDepends on lens
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/180
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync socketHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • .dng)
  • 12-bit raw (.pef
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
  • optional ir
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo mic jack
  • dc input
  • mini hmdi
  • wired remote
  • irsimple infrared data transfer
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.31
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.31
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-17
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.55.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3130
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)23-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)22-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.11
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.210.15
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.1
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 = 1OVF:Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118sLive View:Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049sPhased-Detect AF: 1.197sPrefocused: 0.335s
Startup time (s)0.60.3
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.2-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)740470
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery GripProprietary D-LI109
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 aas with d-bh109
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI109 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
  • software cd-rom s-sw110
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 16.3MP CMOS APS-C sensor with ISOs up to 51200, sensor-shift shake reduction, 1080p HD video at 25fpsSensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD



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