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Brand / Model |
Pentax K-5 |
Pentax K-7 |
Pentax K-1 |
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Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS | 15 Megapixels CMOS | 36 Megapixels CMOS *5-Axis Sensor-Shift Stabilization. AA Filter Simulation. Full-Color Pixel-Shift Capture. |
Sensor Area | |||
Sensor Size | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes | No |
Stabilization | 3-Axis | 3-Axis, 4-Stops | 5-Axis, 5-Stops |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 80-51200 | ISO 100 - 3200 *Expanded range: 100-6400 | ISO 100 - 204800 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount |
FLM / Crop | APS-C (1.5X) | APS-C (1.5X) | Full-Frame |
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Manual Focus | Lens | Lens | Lens |
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Focus System | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX IX+, 11 points, 9-cross-type at center. Assist-Lamp | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX VIII+ TTL Phase-Detect with 11 points including 9 cross-type Assist-Lamp | 33-point Phase-Detect *25 Cross-Type points. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.92X - 100% Coverage *Exchangeable focusing screens. | 0.92X - 100% Coverage | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *Ricoh states Nearly 100% Coverage. |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Tilting | 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 *Color tunable, adjustable brightness and anti-reflective coating | 3.2" LCD 1040K Pixels 100% Coverage |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, H | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, H | P, A, T, M, B, TAv, S, X |
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Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot |
Bracketing | 5 Shots ±2 EV | 5 Shots ±2 EV | 5 Shots ±2 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 EV | -2..+-1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
Continuous Drive | 7 FPS, 40 JPEG, 15 RAW *Unlimited 3.3 FPS continuous shooting. | 5.2 FPS, 40 JPEG, 14 RAW *Unlimited JPEG @ 3.3 FPS | 4.4 FPS, 70 JPEG, 17 RAW *6.5 FPS @ 15 MP Crop, max 100 JPEG or 50 RAW. |
Self Timer | Yes *12s, 2s shutter or 3s remote with automatic MLU and SR OFF. | Yes *12s, 2s using shutter and 3s using remote with autmatic mirror lockup and stabilization off | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote |
Command Dials | 2 | 2 | 3 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof to -10C | Weatherproof to -10C | Weatherproof to -10C |
Digital Level | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | 1 Axis, Automatic Leveling1° correction with AS on, 2° otherwise. | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Infrared | Infrared | Wired, Infrared, WiFi |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | No | No | Yes |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No | No |
Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 13) | YesControls wireless flashes (GN 13) | No |
Flash Sync | 1/180s | 1/180s | 1/200s |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 25 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 @ 30 FPS. | 1536x1024 @ 30 FPS 3:2 *Also HD 720p, Mono internal mic, Stereo external input | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1280x720 @ 60 FPS. 4K Time-Lapse Video. |
Sound Input | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | Secure Digital High Capacity | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 980 | 740 | 760 |
Introduced | 2010-09-20, DiscontinuedYES | 2009-05-20, DiscontinuedYES | 2016-02-17, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 131 x 97 x 73mm (W x H x D) | 131 x 97 x 73mm (W x H x D) | 136 x 110 x 86mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 750g | 750g | 1010g |
Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Lowest Spec | 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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