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 Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | PRIME II |
| Lens mount |
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| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
| Contrast autofocus | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | no |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes |
| Number of focus points | 11 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes |
| AE frames |
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| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | no |
| Flash sync speed | 1/180s |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 13 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection |
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| Flash metering system | P-TTL |
| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 7.0 fps |
| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 7.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 7.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 2.0±EV |
| Microphone type | Mono |
|---|---|
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Weight | 26.81 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.16 in |
| Height | 3.82 in |
| Depth | 2.87 in |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 980 |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Timelapse recording | yes |
|---|---|
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| ISO Auto | yes |
|---|---|
| ISO minimum | 10 |
| ISO maximum | 12800 |
| Boosted ISO minimum | 80 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 51200 |
| White balance presets | 9 |
| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| HDR | yes |
| AEB/HDR support | yes |
| Screen size | 3.0 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.92 x |
| Separate info display | yes |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
| 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 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
|---|---|
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium |
| Colour of product | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes |
| Storage types |
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| mini-HDMI | yes |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Remote control | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Firewire | no |
The K-5 II gets an enhanced autofocus system, plus a sibling without an antialiasing filter. And they're accompanied by a couple of new lenses.
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 IIs review, find out how the K-5 IIs stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
The popular APS-C camera gets an upgrade
A minor update to the popular Pentax K-5 with a new sensor and autofocusing system plus an improved monitor screen.
The K-5 is one of the best DSLRs with an APS-C-sized sensor we have tested, so expectations are high for its K-5 II successor. Read the Pentax K-5 II review
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.
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 IIs is a 16.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K-5 IIs review to find its pros and cons.
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