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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax Optio S5i

    5.16 in
    3.82 in
    Pentax K-5 II Digital Camera
    Pentax K-5 II
      3.31 in
      0.83 in
      Pentax Optio S5i Digital Camera
      Pentax Optio S5i
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      22
      4.1 out of 5
      10 user ratings
      5 stars
      		40 %
      4 stars
      		60 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      5
      5 editorial reviews
      Although targeting snapshooters looking for an ultracompact and stylish camera, the Pentax Optio S5i still offers enough features to please those who want to tweak their photos as their skills grow. Unfortunately, it can also be sluggish. Read all about it.Read more
      Review posted 10/25/2004 Click on the Optio S5i to take a QuickTime VR tour Following in the footsteps of the popular OptioRead more
      IN-DEPTH review of thePentax Optio S5I digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.Read more
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      User rating
      45
      4.4 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		51 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
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      6
      3.8 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Sensor typeCMOSCCD
      Sensor size0.93 in0.23 in
      Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels16.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h3:24:3
      Max resolution4928 x 3264 px2560 x 1920 px
      Other resolutions
      • 3936x2624
      • 3072x2048
      • 1728x1152
      • 2048x1536
      • 1600x1200
      • 1024x768
      • 640x480

      Image

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      ISO
      • 80
      • 51200
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • Auto
      ISO Autoyesyes
      ISO minimum8080
      ISO maximum51200400
      Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 px2560 x 1920 px
      White balance presets95
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      		JPEG
      Image stabilization typeSensor-shiftNo
      Uncompressed formatRAWNo

      Optics and focus

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Maximum aperture5.64.8
      Autofocus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      Manual focusyesyes
      Image stabiliserBuilt-inNo

      Screen and viewfinder

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Screen size3.0 in1.8 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD
      Screen dots92100085000
      Touch screennono
      Live viewyesno
      Viewfinder
      Optical
      Optical

      Photography features

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Minimum shutter speed30.0 s4.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesno
      Aperture priorityyesno
      Exposure compensation plus52
      Exposure compensation minus-5-2
      Expousure compensation steps
      • 1/3
      • 1/2
      		1/3
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash range133.5
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Manual
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Redeye Reduction
      External flashyesno
      Self-timeryesyes

      Videography features

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px320 x 240 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Supported video file formatsAVIMOV
      Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps15.0 fps
      Motion JPEG frame rate25.0 fps15.0 fps

      Audio features

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Microphone typeMonoMono

      Design

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Body typeSLRUltracompact
      Colour of productBlackSilver
      Environmentally sealedyesno

      Dimensions

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Weight23.99 oz4.23 oz
      Width5.16 in3.31 in
      Height3.82 in0.83 in
      Depth2.85 in2.05 in

      Storage

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • MMC
      • SD
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • MMC
      • Internal

      Power

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      HDMIyesno
      USB version2.01.0
      Remote controlyesyes
      NFCnono

      Other features

      Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II
      Pentax Optio S5iPentax Optio S5i
      Timelapse recordingyesno
      Orientation sensoryesno

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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