Originally posted by rawr
The K-x has component video output, not HDMI, via the mini-USB plug on the side of the camera. This can be used to drive a external hi-def TV and play HD videos straight out of the camera, or for example, drive a small external control monitor when doing video. Pentax has a couple of cables you can use to connect the camera to external AV devices like TV's and external monitors.
FWIW, the D5000 and the K-x seem to share the same 12MP Sony CMOS sensor, so they have a lot in common under the hood. In terms of video capabilities or still image quality, you'd be hard pressed to tell them apart.
does the USB/component cable come with the camera? does it output sound as well?
I was reading an article at DPreview site that the AV port will only output video at standard resolution. To play HD video, you must offload to a computer. Can anyone confirm that please?
Edit:
Confirmed: scroll down to item no.4. AV output only in standard resolution.
http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2009/200918.html
so either I get the D5000 now or wait for Pentax to release the K-x2 with the hdmi port