Official Pentax K-5 Specs !

Urkeldaedalus · 09-19-2010, 12:38 AM

It's hard to tell from a spec sheet if the image quality and AF will be improved over the K-7 and by how much. However, if they both are, that will mean that the K-5 will be improved over the K-7 in every significant area that goes into taking photos besides the viewfinder.

Higher resolution? Check
Better frame rate? Check
Better High ISO performance? Check
Better autofocus? Check
Bonus: Better movie mode? Check

All this in the same body as the K-7. That doesn't seem like an incremental update to me, and I love my K-7. The K20D versus the K10D, now that was an incremental upgrade.

From a gadgeteer's perspective, though, I guess I could see how the camera could be disappointing. None of the technology is wowie zowie groundbreaking, it's just a better utilization of existing technology than the K-7.

kevinschoenmakers · 09-19-2010, 12:39 AM - **1 Like**

For whoever speaks german, what does this mean:

"100% Prismensucher mit 4 unterschiedlichen Einstellscheiben"

Asahiflex · 09-19-2010, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

For whoever speaks german, what does this mean:

"100% Prismensucher mit 4 unterschiedlichen Einstellscheiben"

I'm sure this is referring to the additional ground glass screens, one of which is standard; the other 3 are optional (see the first page of the specsheet with pictures of the optional screens).

ogl · 09-19-2010, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Priyantha, why didn't you post these here like you did on the Dutch forum?

I think there are many readers able to read German.

I'm personally not so sure about the specsheet because of the apparent SAFOX version error and some of the wording, but we'll see tomorrow

Looks like K-7 super.

ogl · 09-19-2010, 01:00 AM

K-r has SAFOX IX
K-5 has SAFOX VIII+....

It's strange. The mistake of 2 page of specs. First page shows 9+.

Roberts · 09-19-2010, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by RawheaD

ISO12,800 also requires 6 digits, and it would be unthinkable for the K-5 not to be able to do that. They'll find a way to display the info ;-)

I don't understand why 12800, 25600 and 51200 requires 6 digits and not 5?!

ogl · 09-19-2010, 01:14 AM

The main question "how much does it cost"?

Asahiflex · 09-19-2010, 01:19 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The main question "how much does it cost"?

Yes, that's the big question.

I see that there are several features which originate from the 645D (such as the 3D level function) and the AF should be the same as both the 645D and K-r, so maybe they could keep the prce the same or not much higher than the K-7. Maybe they can even make it a D7000 killer

blende8 · 09-19-2010, 01:21 AM - **1 Like**

You can do bracketing via RAW Button!
So, the whining was heard ...

And the level is "3D" now.
And more "noise-control" options.

ogl · 09-19-2010, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Yes, that's the big question.

I see that there are several features which originate from the 645D (such as the 3D level function) and the AF should be the same as both the 645D and K-r, so maybe they could keep the prce the same or not much higher than the K-7. Maybe they can even make it a D7000 killer

It seems to me K10D-K20D upgrade...Not D7000 killer.

ogl · 09-19-2010, 01:26 AM

It's more interesting to see the review than naked specs. But K-r as upgrade of K-x/K-m is more powerful...

Asahiflex · 09-19-2010, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by ogl

It seems to me K10D-K20D upgrade...Not D7000 killer.

That would be unfair. I went from the K10D to the K20D to the K-7 and I wouldn't want to touch a K20D or K10D after I got the K-7. It's a MUCH better camera than you would expect from the specs alone.

Maybe you should stay with your K200D, it's "good enough" for you.

blende8 · 09-19-2010, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by ogl

It seems to me K10D-K20D upgrade...Not D7000 killer.

K10D-K20D was a good step, now K7 - K5 is a good step, too.
ISO to 12.800 is very good. Remember K7 was 3200.

Boris · 09-19-2010, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by Priyantha Bleeker

Colordepth: 8 Bit (JPEG) or 14 Bit (RAW)

It's about time

...

Well, K-5 indeed is going to be new Pentax flagship.

Boris · 09-19-2010, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by blende8

Remember K7 was 3200.

It is actually ISO 6400...

09-19-2010, 01:00 AM	#95
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09-19-2010, 12:38 AM	#91
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	It's hard to tell from a spec sheet if the image quality and AF will be improved over the K-7 and by how much. However, if they both are, that will mean that the K-5 will be improved over the K-7 in every significant area that goes into taking photos besides the viewfinder. Higher resolution? Check Better frame rate? Check Better High ISO performance? Check Better autofocus? Check Bonus: Better movie mode? Check All this in the same body as the K-7. That doesn't seem like an incremental update to me, and I love my K-7. The K20D versus the K10D, now that was an incremental upgrade. From a gadgeteer's perspective, though, I guess I could see how the camera could be disappointing. None of the technology is wowie zowie groundbreaking, it's just a better utilization of existing technology than the K-7.

09-19-2010, 12:39 AM - 1 Like	#92
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	For whoever speaks german, what does this mean: "100% Prismensucher mit 4 unterschiedlichen Einstellscheiben"

09-19-2010, 12:43 AM	#93
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers For whoever speaks german, what does this mean: "100% Prismensucher mit 4 unterschiedlichen Einstellscheiben" I'm sure this is referring to the additional ground glass screens, one of which is standard; the other 3 are optional (see the first page of the specsheet with pictures of the optional screens).

09-19-2010, 12:56 AM	#94
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Asahiflex Priyantha, why didn't you post these here like you did on the Dutch forum? I think there are many readers able to read German. I'm personally not so sure about the specsheet because of the apparent SAFOX version error and some of the wording, but we'll see tomorrow Looks like K-7 super.

09-19-2010, 01:02 AM	#96
Roberts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Latvia Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	Originally posted by RawheaD ISO12,800 also requires 6 digits, and it would be unthinkable for the K-5 not to be able to do that. They'll find a way to display the info ;-) I don't understand why 12800, 25600 and 51200 requires 6 digits and not 5?!

09-19-2010, 01:14 AM	#97
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	The main question "how much does it cost"?

09-19-2010, 01:19 AM	#98
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by ogl The main question "how much does it cost"? Yes, that's the big question. I see that there are several features which originate from the 645D (such as the 3D level function) and the AF should be the same as both the 645D and K-r, so maybe they could keep the prce the same or not much higher than the K-7. Maybe they can even make it a D7000 killer

09-19-2010, 01:21 AM - 1 Like	#99
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	You can do bracketing via RAW Button! So, the whining was heard ... And the level is "3D" now. And more "noise-control" options.

09-19-2010, 01:25 AM	#100
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Asahiflex Yes, that's the big question. I see that there are several features which originate from the 645D (such as the 3D level function) and the AF should be the same as both the 645D and K-r, so maybe they could keep the prce the same or not much higher than the K-7. Maybe they can even make it a D7000 killer It seems to me K10D-K20D upgrade...Not D7000 killer.

09-19-2010, 01:26 AM	#101
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	It's more interesting to see the review than naked specs. But K-r as upgrade of K-x/K-m is more powerful...

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09-19-2010, 01:28 AM	#102
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by ogl It seems to me K10D-K20D upgrade...Not D7000 killer. That would be unfair. I went from the K10D to the K20D to the K-7 and I wouldn't want to touch a K20D or K10D after I got the K-7. It's a MUCH better camera than you would expect from the specs alone. Maybe you should stay with your K200D, it's "good enough" for you.

09-19-2010, 01:30 AM	#103
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by ogl It seems to me K10D-K20D upgrade...Not D7000 killer. K10D-K20D was a good step, now K7 - K5 is a good step, too. ISO to 12.800 is very good. Remember K7 was 3200.

09-19-2010, 01:31 AM	#104
Boris Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Israel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 932	Originally posted by Priyantha Bleeker Colordepth: 8 Bit (JPEG) or 14 Bit (RAW) It's about time ... Well, K-5 indeed is going to be new Pentax flagship.

09-19-2010, 01:31 AM	#105
Boris Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Israel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 932	Originally posted by blende8 Remember K7 was 3200. It is actually ISO 6400...