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Camera
Pentax K-5
Pentax K-7
Pentax K-1
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Type / Size DSLRDSLRDSLR
Sensor 16 Megapixels CMOS15 Megapixels CMOS36 Megapixels CMOS *5-Axis Sensor-Shift Stabilization. AA Filter Simulation. Full-Color Pixel-Shift Capture.
Sensor Area APS-C SensorAPS-C SensorFull-Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM)28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM)43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM)
Sensor Aspect 3:2 Aspect-Ratio3:2 Aspect-Ratio3:2 Aspect-Ratio
Anti-Alias Filter YesYesNo
Stabilization 3-Axis3-Axis, 4-Stops5-Axis, 5-Stops
Dust-Reduction YesYesYes
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 80-51200ISO 100 - 3200 *Expanded range: 100-6400ISO 100 - 204800
Shutter-Speed 1/8000 - 30s1/8000 - 30s1/8000 - 30s
Lens / Mount Pentax K KAF2 MountPentax K KAF2 MountPentax K KAF2 Mount
FLM / Crop APS-C (1.5X)APS-C (1.5X)Full-Frame
Minimum Focus
Zoom Mechanism
Manual Focus LensLensLens
Filter Diameter
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 OVFReflex OVFReflex OVF
Viewfinder Size 0.92X - 100% Coverage *Exchangeable focusing screens.0.92X - 100% Coverage0.70X - 100% Coverage *Ricoh states Nearly 100% Coverage.
Display Position FixedFixedTilting
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 coating3.2" LCD 1040K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure Modes P, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, HP, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, HP, A, T, M, B, TAv, S, X
Scene Modes
Metering Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, SpotMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, SpotMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot
Bracketing 5 Shots ±2 EV5 Shots ±2 EV5 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, CustomAuto, Presets, CustomAuto, Presets, Custom
White Balance Tuning 2 Axis, 15 steps2 Axis, 15 steps2 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 FPS4.4 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 offYes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote
Command Dials 223
DOF Preview YesYesYes
Protection Weatherproof to -10CWeatherproof to -10CWeatherproof 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 YesYesYes
Remote Trigger InfraredInfraredWired, Infrared, WiFi
HDR YesYesYes
Multiple Exposures YesYesYes
Interval Timer NoYesYes
WiFi NoNoYes
Eye-Start Sensor NoNoNo
Image Formats JPEG DNG RAWJPEG DNG RAWJPEG DNG RAW
Flash Ports Hot-Shoe Sync-PortHot-Shoe Sync-PortHot-Shoe Sync-Port
Built-In Flash Yes (GN 13)YesControls wireless flashes (GN 13)No
Flash Sync 1/180s1/180s1/200s
Video Capture 1920x1080 @ 25 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 @ 30 FPS.1536x1024 @ 30 FPS 3:2 *Also HD 720p, Mono internal mic, Stereo external input1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1280x720 @ 60 FPS. 4K Time-Lapse Video.
Sound Input StereoStereoStereo
GPS N / AN / APosition, Elevation, Orientation
Memory Secure Digital Extended CapacitySecure Digital High CapacitySecure Digital Extended Capacity x 2
Battery Lithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery Life 980740760
Introduced 2010-09-20, DiscontinuedYES2009-05-20, DiscontinuedYES2016-02-17, 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 750g750g1010g
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Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples:
FPS for Continuous Drive
Maximum ISO for Sensitivity
Coverage for Viewfinder & Display