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Comparison of Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K-30 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-5 II ×
Pentax K-30 ×
General
ModelPentax K-5 IIPentax K-30
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberK-5 IIK-30
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)131130
Width (mm)7371
Height (mm)9797
Weight (g)1,2001,088
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax K-5-
Successor-Pentax K-50
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.316.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.814.81
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 score8279
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.823.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.113
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,2351,129
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)
  • 2688 x 1792(4.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.75.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
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 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WRsmc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 203.0027.00 - 203.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.57.5
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Filter thread (mm)6262
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL phase-difference: new SAFOX X AF sensor, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center) with light wavelength sensorPhase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens
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 pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.610.61
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.920.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
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)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200Auto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600
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
  • 3 manual and 3 kelvin temperature presets
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/6000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, SpotTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract ColorSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
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
  • p-ttl: on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • 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
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • raw+jpeg
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 wired or ir
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo mic jack
  • dc input
  • mini (type c) hmdi
  • wired remote
  • wired remote port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.380.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.390.43
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.75.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2845
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.7-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)22-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.7-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)22-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.230.16
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.20.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.250.54
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.1
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.242sLive View:Full AF lag, phase-detect = 1.269sFull AF lag, contrast-detect = 1Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177sLive View, Full AF lag = 0.871sLive View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253s
Startup time (s)0.61.1
Play -> record time (s)0.30.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.12.6
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)740410
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery GripProprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • d-li109 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-BH109 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-sw132
  • software cdrom (silkypix developer studio 3.0 for pentax included)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEssentially a K-5 with improved LCD, and updated SAFOX X AF sensor for better low-light autofocus performance.Weather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst Shooting



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