Pentax DSLR model comparison overview table

beholder3 · 01-27-2017, 03:29 AM - **6 Likes**

Even though some minor parts of the content are only in German language I thought, I'd share my Pentax camera comparison here for those who can read it (somehow):
I did add an English explanation column.

The much better readable full res PNG is on flickr.

I did include the new KP, so it is clearly visible how it inherited many features previously only available in top line models.

Last edited by beholder3; 02-19-2017 at 05:00 AM.

**aslyfox** · 01-27-2017, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by beholder3

Even though the explanations are only in German language I thought, I'd share my Pentax camera comparison here for those who can read it (somehow):

The much better readable full res PNG is on flickr.

I did include the new KP, so it is clearly visible how it inherited many features previously only available in top line models.

very nice, click on image and you go to the flickr version

any chance of some type english foot notes???

beholder3 · 01-27-2017, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

very nice, click on image and you go to the flickr version

any chance of some type english foot notes???

I updated the image to include a column with English feature explanations.

I assume anyone is able to understand the remaining non translated parts with the help of an online dictionary.

**aslyfox** · 01-27-2017, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by beholder3

I updated the image to include a column with English feature explanations.

I assume anyone is able to understand the remaining non translated parts with the help of an online dictionary.

thank you for taking the time to create this and sharing it

things like this makes these forums great

**WPRESTO** · 01-27-2017, 06:15 AM

A quick glance suggests the KP is closer in features to a K1 than to previous APS-C bodies.

08amczb · 01-27-2017, 12:52 PM

Thank you, great comparisation!
Where did you read about the shutter speed limiter in the KP? It's great to know the KP has it.

I found some minor bugs in the table: the K-30 can do one push bracketing, it has a minimum ISO of 100 and it can rotate the image with the camera at playback. The K-30 also can do 60i/50i video in FullHD resoulution

beholder3 · 01-27-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by 08amczb

Thank you, great comparisation!
Where did you read about the shutter speed limiter in the KP? It's great to know the KP has it.

I found some minor bugs in the table: the K-30 can do one push bracketing, it has a minimum ISO of 100 and it can rotate the image with the camera at playback. The K-30 also can do 60i/50i video in FullHD resoulution

The Auto-ISO shutter speed limit is described here: Features4 | PENTAX KP | RICOH IMAGING. I do find that one of the best improvements actually. Tiny, but effective.

Thanks for the corrections, I have updated my spreadsheet and will upload the image next week.
As you can imagine, I don't see the forest for the trees in that thing now.

dperreno · 01-29-2017, 07:32 AM

To be greedy, I don't suppose that you have a version of this in Excel? Would be great to be able to hide columns to get the cameras I want to compare next to each other. I know I can just use Adam's comparison tool, but I'm an Excel wonk and your table is much more compact. :-)

benie · 01-30-2017, 01:42 PM

This is an INCREDIBLE comparison table and thanks for sharing. I would like to second the request in the previous comment and ask if you could kindly provide the Excel version. I too am an Excel buff and feel that it would be easier for me to explore and digest this plethora of data using Excel's tools and capabilities

MarkJerling · 01-30-2017, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by benie

This is an INCREDIBLE comparison table and thanks for sharing. I would like to second the request in the previous comment and ask if you could kindly provide the Excel version. I too am an Excel buff and feel that it would be easier for me to explore and digest this plethora of data using Excel's tools and capabilities

Same here!

bigjim711 · 01-30-2017, 11:43 PM

If anyone gets an excel version would you please consider putting it in google docs and sharing the link?

I have a laptop with poor resolution at home and trying to look at that image on flickr makes me think I need a dunkel weissbier or two.

beholder3 · 02-03-2017, 12:31 PM

I updated the image on flickr with some more rows of info.

beholder3 · 02-13-2017, 03:58 AM

Updated. Boy, I forgot the continuous autofocus in video for K-70 and KP. Also the ES in OVF-mode is now in.

08amczb · 02-13-2017, 11:36 AM

Would you include "Composition Adjustment". I was always confused which cameras can do this. It's my most used unique Pentax feature on my K-30.

Thanks again, great table!

beholder3 · 02-15-2017, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by 08amczb

Would you include "Composition Adjustment". I was always confused which cameras can do this. It's my most used unique Pentax feature on my K-30.

Thanks again, great table!

I could include it, but as far as my knowledge goes, all of the listed cameras have that feature. No?
Just saying, because the main intention here is to highlight differences between models.

01-27-2017, 03:29 AM - 6 Likes	#1
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Pentax DSLR model comparison overview table Even though some minor parts of the content are only in German language I thought, I'd share my Pentax camera comparison here for those who can read it (somehow): I did add an English explanation column. The much better readable full res PNG is on flickr. I did include the new KP, so it is clearly visible how it inherited many features previously only available in top line models. Last edited by beholder3; 02-19-2017 at 05:00 AM.

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01-27-2017, 04:32 AM	#2
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by beholder3 Even though the explanations are only in German language I thought, I'd share my Pentax camera comparison here for those who can read it (somehow): The much better readable full res PNG is on flickr. I did include the new KP, so it is clearly visible how it inherited many features previously only available in top line models. very nice, click on image and you go to the flickr version any chance of some type english foot notes???

01-27-2017, 05:07 AM	#3
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox very nice, click on image and you go to the flickr version any chance of some type english foot notes??? I updated the image to include a column with English feature explanations. I assume anyone is able to understand the remaining non translated parts with the help of an online dictionary.

01-27-2017, 05:21 AM	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by beholder3 I updated the image to include a column with English feature explanations. I assume anyone is able to understand the remaining non translated parts with the help of an online dictionary. thank you for taking the time to create this and sharing it things like this makes these forums great

01-27-2017, 06:15 AM	#5
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	A quick glance suggests the KP is closer in features to a K1 than to previous APS-C bodies.

01-27-2017, 12:52 PM	#6
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Thank you, great comparisation! Where did you read about the shutter speed limiter in the KP? It's great to know the KP has it. I found some minor bugs in the table: the K-30 can do one push bracketing, it has a minimum ISO of 100 and it can rotate the image with the camera at playback. The K-30 also can do 60i/50i video in FullHD resoulution

01-27-2017, 02:21 PM	#7
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Originally posted by 08amczb Thank you, great comparisation! Where did you read about the shutter speed limiter in the KP? It's great to know the KP has it. I found some minor bugs in the table: the K-30 can do one push bracketing, it has a minimum ISO of 100 and it can rotate the image with the camera at playback. The K-30 also can do 60i/50i video in FullHD resoulution The Auto-ISO shutter speed limit is described here: Features4 \| PENTAX KP \| RICOH IMAGING. I do find that one of the best improvements actually. Tiny, but effective. Thanks for the corrections, I have updated my spreadsheet and will upload the image next week. As you can imagine, I don't see the forest for the trees in that thing now.

01-29-2017, 07:32 AM	#8
dperreno Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 28	To be greedy, I don't suppose that you have a version of this in Excel? Would be great to be able to hide columns to get the cameras I want to compare next to each other. I know I can just use Adam's comparison tool, but I'm an Excel wonk and your table is much more compact. :-)

01-30-2017, 01:42 PM	#9
benie New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Israel Posts: 22	This is an INCREDIBLE comparison table and thanks for sharing. I would like to second the request in the previous comment and ask if you could kindly provide the Excel version. I too am an Excel buff and feel that it would be easier for me to explore and digest this plethora of data using Excel's tools and capabilities

01-30-2017, 02:51 PM	#10
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by benie This is an INCREDIBLE comparison table and thanks for sharing. I would like to second the request in the previous comment and ask if you could kindly provide the Excel version. I too am an Excel buff and feel that it would be easier for me to explore and digest this plethora of data using Excel's tools and capabilities Same here!

01-30-2017, 11:43 PM	#11
bigjim711 New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 3	If anyone gets an excel version would you please consider putting it in google docs and sharing the link? I have a laptop with poor resolution at home and trying to look at that image on flickr makes me think I need a dunkel weissbier or two.

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02-03-2017, 12:31 PM	#12
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	I updated the image on flickr with some more rows of info.

02-13-2017, 03:58 AM	#13
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Updated. Boy, I forgot the continuous autofocus in video for K-70 and KP. Also the ES in OVF-mode is now in.

02-13-2017, 11:36 AM	#14
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Would you include "Composition Adjustment". I was always confused which cameras can do this. It's my most used unique Pentax feature on my K-30. Thanks again, great table!

02-15-2017, 01:18 AM	#15
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112 Original Poster	Originally posted by 08amczb Would you include "Composition Adjustment". I was always confused which cameras can do this. It's my most used unique Pentax feature on my K-30. Thanks again, great table! I could include it, but as far as my knowledge goes, all of the listed cameras have that feature. No? Just saying, because the main intention here is to highlight differences between models.