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Pentax K-5 II

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User ratings:
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4.4 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • much improved speed and accuracy
  • Build quality and handling Image quality
  • reasonably fast and fairly quiet

Cons

  • substantial neck strap with anchor points on the left and
  • no faster than the original Pentax K-5
  • Sony is around 50% more expensive

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.7x15.7 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4928, 3264 px
  • Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2
  • 5.6
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Pentax K-5 II - Pros & Cons

Pentax K-5 II

Pros

  • much improved speed and accuracy
  • Build quality and handling Image quality
  • reasonably fast and fairly quiet
  • fantastically versatile camera at an exceptional price
  • the K-5 II is a superb all-rounder
  • The menus are fairly clear and easy to navigate
  • better defined and colours more appealing
  • Decent customisation and post-processing options
  • solid and well-built
  • quality
  • audio and video are excellent in the K-5 II and IIs

Cons

  • substantial neck strap with anchor points on the left and
  • no faster than the original Pentax K-5
  • Sony is around 50% more expensive
  • Awkward focus point selection dial
  • Fiddly flash sync cover
  • of an anti-aliasing filter
  • There is no DSLR wATER resistant
  • it has NO AA filter
  • No movie button who cares use
  • the camera does not change focus during video capture
  • comparatively inefficient AVI Motion JPEG format is

Pentax K-5 II - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
51200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4928 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax K-5 II - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution4928 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 3936x2624
  • 3072x2048
  • 1728x1152
ProcessorPRIME II
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Optics and focus
Lens mount
  • Pentax KAF
  • Pentax KAF2
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture5.6
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeno
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Number of focus points11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)11
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.05 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures2
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range13
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connection
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
Flash metering systemP-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
Face detectionyes
Speed (JPEG)7.0 fps
Speed (RAW)7.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 2.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight23.99 oz
Width5.16 in
Height3.82 in
Depth2.85 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)740
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 51200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum51200
Boosted ISO minimum80
Boosted ISO maximum51200
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 px
White balance presets9
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.92 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Separate info displayyes
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate25.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.21
  • RAW
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Pentax K-5 II Pentax - Editorial Reviews (24)

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Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II and K-5 II S
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Published: 04.06.2013
Pentax K-5 II and K-5 II S
4.0

Last September Pentax replaced the K-5 with not just one but two new digital SLRs, one without an optical low pass filter (OLPF). Looking little changed from the Pentax K-5 and K-7 before that, the Pentax K-5 II retains a very photographer-friendly design, with a good set of controls at the ready despite a surprisingly compact form factor. Internally, the K-5 II gets only a few updates, including a new air-gapless LCD and an improved autofocus system; the latter of which Pentax claims to offer a noticeable improvement in AF speed overall, and greater sensitivity in low light.

Pentax K-5 II Review: Pentax K-5 II & K-5 IIs - The Phoblographer
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The Phoblographer
Published: 21.05.2013
Review: Pentax K-5 II & K-5 IIs - The Phoblographer

The Pentax K-5 was a big hit when it was released back in 2010, as it was a follow-up to the popular K-7 with many improvements in overall image quality and hi-ISO as well. Pentax saw fit to improve upon the K-5 and have brought about the new K-5 II; however they didn't just stop there, they have also delivered the K-5 IIs (S for Sharpness?) which lacks an Optical Low Pass Filter (aka: Anti-Aliasing Filter) for preserving critical sharpness and overall image detail right in the camera. I have spent time with both cameras simultaneously and have prepared my thoughts and findings for you all. Head on past the break for the full review.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II Review @ Neocamera
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Photoxels
Published: 28.11.2012
Pentax K-5 II Review @ Neocamera

Pentax K-5 II Review The Pentax K-5 II is the nearly identical twin of the K-5 IIs reviewed two weeks ago. This one is built around the same 16 MP CMOS sensor but uses an anti-alias filter to avoid…

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 IIs Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 03.04.2013
Pentax K-5 IIs Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR camera features a faster auto-focus system, better LCD screen and a lower price-tag than the original K-5 model, and dispenses with the anti-aliasing filter of the slightly cheaper K-5 II model that was introduced at the same time. Read our Pentax K-5 IIs review to discover if this new DSLR can compete with the competition from Nikon, Canon and Sony.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II review
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TechRadar
Published: 16.05.2013
Pentax K-5 II review
3.5

The popular APS-C camera gets an upgrade

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II and K-5 II S
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DPReview
Published: 04.06.2013
Pentax K-5 II and K-5 II S
4.0

Last September Pentax replaced the K-5 with not just one but two new digital SLRs, one without an optical low pass filter (OLPF). Looking little changed from the Pentax K-5 and K-7 before that, the Pentax K-5 II retains a very photographer-friendly design, with a good set of controls at the ready despite a surprisingly compact form factor. Internally, the K-5 II gets only a few updates, including a new air-gapless LCD and an improved autofocus system; the latter of which Pentax claims to offer a noticeable improvement in AF speed overall, and greater sensitivity in low light.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 19.11.2012
Pentax K-5 II Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Pentax K-5 II is a new DSLR camera that features a faster auto-focus system, better LCD screen and a much lower price-tag than the original K-5 model. Read our Pentax K-5 II review to discover if this new DSLR can compete with the competition from Nikon, Canon and Sony.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II Review | Neocamera
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Pentax K-5 II Review | Neocamera

Pentax K-5 II Review: Features, Suitability and Capability

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II
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Layers Magazine
Published: 22.03.2013
Pentax K-5 II

As a first impression, this tough, compact (5.2x3.8x2.9") DSLR is rock-solid, with a rugged, stainless-steel chassis covered by a magnesium alloy. It also has a weather-sealed, coldproof design that makes it resistant to moisture, dust, and more.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews
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Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

An in-depth review of the Pentax K-5 IIs and K-5 II weather-sealed APS-C flagships.

Pentax K-5 II Review: Pentax K-5 II DSLR
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Brisbane Times
Published: 20.03.2013
Review: Pentax K-5 II DSLR

This 16-megapixel camera is an upgrade of the K5 with a new sensor and autofocus improvements.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II Hands-On Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 10.11.2012
Pentax K-5 II Hands-On Review

I haven’t really used a K-mount camera that much since my old Ricoh KR-5 Super II that I used religiously a couple decades ago as my first SLR camera.  As a result, my exposure to Pentax gear…

Pentax K-5 II Review: Pentax K-5 II DSLR
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 20.03.2013
Review: Pentax K-5 II DSLR

This 16-megapixel camera is an upgrade of the K5 with a new sensor and autofocus improvements.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-5 II Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 10.09.2012
Pentax K-5 II Review
4.5

Pentax K-5 II review, find out how the K-5 II stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax K-5 II Pentax K5IIs Review
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Published: 28.03.2024
Pentax K5IIs Review

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