| | Pentax K-5 | Pentax K-r |
| Year introduced | 2010 | 2010 |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Mount | KAF2 (without coupling for aperture ring) | KAF2 (without coupling for aperture ring) |
| Meter range | 0 to 22 EV | 1 to 21.5 EV |
| Meter pattern | m (77 segments) c s | m (16 segments) c s |
| ISO range (expanded) | 100 - 12800 (80 - 51200) | 200 - 12800 (100 - 25600) |
| Expanded dynamic range | Yes, highlight and shadow | Yes, highlight and shadow |
| Exposure modes | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B | AutoPict, SCN, P, Sv, Av, Tv, M, B |
| Restrictions | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M |
| Program modes | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (two), MTF | Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night-scene Portrait, Flash Off |
| Scene Modes | None | 11: Night Scene, Surf and Snow, Food, Sunset, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, Night Scene HDR, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum |
| Exposure compensation | +/-5 EV | +/-3 EV |
| Exposure lock | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter speeds (auto) | 30s - 1/8000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) |
| Shutter speeds (manual) | B, 30s - 1/8000s | B, 30s - 1/6000s |
| Mirror lock-up | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter life | At least 100,000 actuations | At least 100,000 actuations |
| Self timer / Interval shooting | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Continuous shooting | Hi: 7 fps up to approx. 34 frames (JPG), up to approx. 26 frames (PEF/DNG) with firmware upgrade,
Lo: 2 fps until card is full (JPG), up to appox. 40 frames (PEF/DNG) | Hi: 6 fps (25 JPG, 12 RAW),
Lo: 2 fps (unlimited JPG, 36 RAW) |
| Shake reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bracketing | Yes (2, 3 or 5 frames, one-push bracketing) | Yes (3 frames) |
| HDR mode | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple exposures | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes, GN 13 | Yes, GN 12 (ISO 100), 16 (ISO 200) |
| TTL flash | No | No |
| P-TTL flash | Yes | Yes |
| Sync speed | 1/180s | 1/180s |
| Flash exposure comp | -2 to 1 EV | -2 to 1 EV |
| Extra external flash functions | Wireless, High-speed, Contrast control | Wireless, High-speed, Contrast control |
| Autofocus | Yes (SAFOX IX+, 11 focus points, light wavelength sensor) | Yes (SAFOX IX, 11 focus points), AF.S, AF.C and AF.A |
| Autofocus sensitivity | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV |
| Autofocus with SDM | Yes | Yes |
| AF Assist | Dedicated lamp (can be disabled) | Dedicated lamp (can be disabled) |
| Front/Back focus corr | Yes | Yes, one adjustment |
| Power zoom | Limited | No |
| Lens correction | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.92x, 100% | 0.85x, 96% |
| Viewfinder type | Pentaprism | Pentamirror |
| Diopter adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| AF Points in viewfinder | Yes | Yes |
| Exchangeable screen | Yes | No |
| Depth of field preview | Yes | Yes |
| Digital preview | Yes (with image magnificaion) | Yes (with image magnificaion) |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Video/Movie Mode | 1960x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 25 fps
1280x720 (16:9) at 30 or 25 fps
640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25 fps
HDMI out | 1280x720p / 25fps (16:9)
640x480p / 25 fps (4:3) |
| Movie mode restrictions | The aperture is fixed during recording. Autofocus is not available during recording. | The aperture is fixed during recording. Autofocus is not available during recording. |
| Sound in Movie mode | Stereo (external mic)
Mono (built-in mic) | Mono (built-in mic)
No provision for external mic |
| Camera controls | 2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons | 1 control wheel. Most functions accessed through info screen or menus |
| Custom Functions | 40
(Five programmable USER Settings) | 22 |
| Sensor | 16.28 MP CMOS with SP coating | 12.4 MP CMOS with SP coating |
| Image size | 15.7 x 23.7 mm | 15.8 x 23.6 mm |
| Color Depth | 3 x 14 bit (RAW) | 3 x 12 bit (RAW) |
| Dust removal / alert | DRII (ultrasonic) / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Pixel mapping | Yes | Yes |
| File format | DNG, PEF, JPG, AVI | DNG, PEF, JPG, AVI |
| Memory card type | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC via firmware update | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC via firmware update |
| Tethering | No | No |
| Back LCD | 3 in. 921,000 pix | 3 in. 921,000 pix |
| Top LCD | Yes | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | No |
| Battery | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | Li-Ion D-LI109 or 4 x AA with optional battery holder |
| Battery grip | D-BG4 with D-LI90 or 6x AA | No |
| Size (W x H x D) | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm | 125 x 97 x 68 mm |
| Weight | 660 g (740 g with battery and SD card) | 544 g (598 g with Li-Ion battery and SD card) |
| Latest firmware | Version 1.02 | Version 1.01 |
| Comment | Embed copyright information in EXIF.
Image plane indicator.
In-camera RAW development
Save last JPG as RAW.
The RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing.
High ISO noise reduction is customizable separately for each ISO setting.
The 11 autofocus points cover a wider area of the image than on previous models. | IrSimple high-speed infrared data transmission.
Embed copyright information in EXIF.
Image plane indicator.
In-camera RAW development.
Save last JPG as RAW.
High ISO noise reduction is customizable separately for each ISO setting. |
Originally posted by Mystic 
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