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Comparison of Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung NX1100 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-5 IIs ×
Samsung NX1100 ×
General
ModelPentax K-5 IIsSamsung NX1100
BrandPentaxSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberK-5 IIsNX1100
Camera formatPro SLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)131114
Width (mm)7338
Height (mm)9763
Weight (g)740400
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySamsung
Effective megapixels (MP)16.320.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.723.5
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.814.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8273
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.923
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.112.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,208852
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)
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.78
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Samsung NX
Lens-Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-30.00 - 77.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-20.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)-2.5
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Filter thread (mm)-40
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
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 sensor15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 faces
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.61-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.92-
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)32-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 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
  • 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • flash
  • kelvin color temp.
  • neutral fluorescent
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 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, Spot221-segment Multi, 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 ColorScene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 1
  • 30
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
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)138
Flash range descriptionDepends on lensBundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/180
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0 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
  • .srw 12-bit raw
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
  • optional wired (sr2nx02) via usb
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo mic jack
  • dc input
  • mini (type-c) hmdi
  • wired remote
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.33-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.39-
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)6.78
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2811
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)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.2-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.242sLive View:Full AF lag, phase-detect = 1.269sFull AF lag, contrast-detect = 1-
Startup time (s)0.6-
Play -> record time (s)0.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-320
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)740-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery GripProprietary BP1030
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP1030 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
  • adobe photoshop lightroom 4
  • adobe reader
  • intelli-studio
  • pc auto backup
  • samsung raw converter 4
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresA Pentax K-5 II with no anti-alias filter. Sold body-only.Bundled with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, 20-50mm kit lens and SEF8A flash. Available in black or white.



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