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Brand / Model |
Pentax K-5 |
Pentax K-30 |
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Camera | ||
Featured Seller | ||
Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS | 16 Megapixels CMOS |
Sensor Area | ||
Sensor Size | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization | 3-Axis | 3-Axis, 3-Stops |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 80-51200 | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 100-25600 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/6000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount |
FLM / Crop | APS-C (1.5X) | APS-C (1.5X) |
Minimum Focus | ||
Zoom Mechanism | ||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens |
Filter Diameter | ||
Focus System | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX IX+, 11 points, 9-cross-type at center. Assist-Lamp | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX IXi+, 11-points, 9 Cross-type. Focus Peaking. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.92X - 100% Coverage *Exchangeable focusing screens. | 0.92X - 100% Coverage *Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte-III focus screen. |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage *Color-adjustable in 2 axis, 15 steps, plus adjustable brightness and anti-reflection coating. | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage *Adjustable color & brightness. |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, H | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA |
Scene Modes | 19Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum | |
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot |
Bracketing | 5 Shots ±2 EV | 3 Shots ±2 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
Continuous Drive | 7 FPS, 40 JPEG, 15 RAW *Unlimited 3.3 FPS continuous shooting. | 6 FPS, 30 JPEG, 8 RAW |
Self Timer | Yes *12s, 2s shutter or 3s remote with automatic MLU and SR OFF. | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote |
Command Dials | 2 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof to -10C | Weatherproof to -10C |
Digital Level | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Infrared | Infrared |
HDR | Yes | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | Yes | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | Yes |
WiFi | No | No |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No |
Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 13) | Yes (GN 12) |
Flash Sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 25 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 @ 30 FPS. | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 |
Sound Input | Stereo | None |
GPS | N / A | N / A |
Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Standard AA & Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 980 | 1000 |
Introduced | 2010-09-20, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-05-21, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 131 x 97 x 73mm (W x H x D) | 130 x 97 x 71mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 750g | 650g |
Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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