Pentax Pentax K5

The Pentax K5 has been developed as a high-end model of the PENTAX K digital SLR camera series. It was designed not only to assure outstanding image quality, but also to provide exceptional ease and comfort of operation and the utmost satisfaction to photo enthusiasts of all levels.
Announced: 20/09/2010
Body Type
Body TypeMid-size SLR
Sensor
Max Resolution4928 x 3264
Other Resolutions
  • 3936 x 2624
  • 3072 x 2048
  • 1728 x 1152
Image Ratio3:2
Megapixels16.3
SizeAPS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm)
TypeCMOS
ProcessorPrime II
Image
ISO Range100-12800
ISO Minimum80
ISO Maximum51,200
White Balance Presets9
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilisation
Uncompressed FormatRAW
JPEG Quality Levels
  • Good
  • Better
  • Best
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points11
Lens MountPentax KAF2
Crop1.5
Screen / Viewfinder
Screen Size3.0
Screen Pixels921,000
Screen TypeTFT LCD
Live View
Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage100%
Viewfinder magnification0.92
Features
Minimum shutter speed30 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/8000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Exposure Modes
Flash Range (M)13.0
External Flash
Flash Modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Red-Eye
  • Slow Sync
  • high speed
  • Rear curtain and Wireless
Flash X Sync Speed1/180 sec
FPS7
Self-timer
Metering Modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV - 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
Orientation Sensor
Timelapse Recording
GPSOptional
Video Features
FormatMJPEG
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Resolutions
  • 1080p @ 25fps
  • 720p @ 25fps
  • 720p @ 30fps
  • 424p @ 30fps
  • 424p @ 25fps
Storage
Storage Slot
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage Slot Amount1
Physical
Weather Sealed
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery ModelLithium-Ion D-LI90
Battery Life (shots)980
Weight (grams)740
Dimensions131 x 97 x 73 mm
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Remote Control