| Processor | PRIME M | PRIME II | PRIME IV w/accelerator unit | PRIME M II |
| Exposure Modes | Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, M, B | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(5) | Auto (green), HyP, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, B, User (5) | Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, B, User(3) |
| Program Modes | Normal | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (deep/shallow), MTF | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of Field (deep/shallow), MTF priority | Normal |
| Scene Modes | 19: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum | None | None. Auto (green) sets exposure based on scene analysis | 20: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum |
| Restrictions | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M (with stop-down metering) | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M (with stop-down metering) | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M (with stop-down metering) | Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M (with stop-down metering) |
| Shutter Speeds (Auto) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/8000s (stepless) | 30s to 1/6,000s (mechanical), to 1/24,000s (electronic) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) |
| Shutter Speeds (Manual) | B, 30s - 1/6000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | B, 30s - 1/8000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | B, 30s to 1/6,000s (mechanical), to 1/24,000s (electronic). Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | B, 30s - 1/6000s, Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb mode. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode |
| High ISO NR | Off, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO | Off, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO | Off, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO | Off, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO |
| Slow Shutter NR | Off, Auto, On | Off, Auto, On | Off, Auto, On | Off, Auto, On |
| Shutter Life | Not Specified | 100,000 | 100,000 | Not Specified |
| Maximum FPS | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Continuous Shooting | Hi: 6 fps up to 30 frames (JPG), 8 frames (RAW) Lo: 3 fps until card is full (JPG), 10 frames (RAW) | Hi: 7 fps up to approx. 34 frames (JPG), up to approx. 26 frames (PEF/DNG), Lo: 2 fps until card is full (JPG), up to appox. 40 frames (PEF/DNG) | Hi: 7 fps up to approx. 28 frames (JPG), up to approx. 8 frames (RAW), M: 3 fps up to approx 70 frames (JPG), 15 frames (RAW), Lo: 0.8 fps up to approx. 100 frames (JPG), up to appox. 100 frames (RAW) | Hi: 6 fps up to 40 frames (JPG), 10 frames (RAW), Lo: 3 fps up to 100 frames (JPEG), 16 frames (RAW) |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode) | +/-5 EV (+/- 2 EV in movie mode) | +/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode) | +/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode) |
| Auto Bracketing | Exposure (3 frames), one-push EV bracketing | Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing | Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing, Depth of Field (3 frames), Motion (3 frames), AA filter (2 or 3 frames) | Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing, AA filter (3 frames) |
| Expanded Dynamic Range | Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) | Highlight (on, off),
Shadow (high, medium, low, off) | Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) | Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) |
| Metering Sensor | 77-Segment | 77-Segment | 86K Pixel | 77-Segment |
| Meter Range | 0 to 22 EV | 0 to 22 EV | -3 to 20 EV | 0 to 22 EV |
| Meter Pattern | Multi-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot | Multi-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot | Multi-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot | Multi-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot |
| Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Self Timer | 2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s | 2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s | 2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s | 2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s |
| Interval Shooting | Up to 999 frames, up to 24 hours between frames | Up to 999 frames, up to 24 hours between frames | Up to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours interval | Up to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours interval |
| Mirror Lock-up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Exposures | Yes, average and additive, 2 to 9 shots | Yes, average and additive, 2 to 9 shots | Yes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots | Yes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots |
| Pixel Mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) |
| Composition Adjustment | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Supported Lenses | All Pentax K-mount lenses except for lenses with the KAF4 mount variant. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses. M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters (stop down metering and manual focus only). | All Pentax K-mount lenses except for lenses with the KAF4 mount variant. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses. M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters (stop down metering and manual focus only). | All Pentax K-mount lenses. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses. M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters: green button stop down metering and manual focus only. | All Pentax K-mount lenses. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses). M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters: green button stop down metering and manual focus only. |
| Stabilization | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR II) | Yes (sensor-shift SR) |
| Autofocus (viewfinder) | Yes (SAFOX IXi+, 11 focus points (9 cross type), diffraction lens, wavelength sensor) | Yes (SAFOX X, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX 11, 27 focus points (25 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX X, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) |
| AF Points | 11 | 11 | 27 | 11 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -1 to 18 EV | -3 to 18 EV | -3 to 18 EV | -3 to 18 EV |
| Autofocus With SDM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus Assist | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED |
| Autofocus Modes | AF.A (auto) AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable) AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable) Manual | Single Shot, Continuous, Select-area Expansion | Viewfinder: AF.S, AF.C, AF.A
Live view: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot | Viewfinder: AF.S, AF.C, AF.A.
Live view: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot |
| Front/Back Focus Corr | Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) |
| Power Zoom | Not supported | Supported (zoom only) | Not supported | Not supported |
| Lens Correction | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction |
| Video/Movie Mode | 1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 30, 25, and 24 fps,
1280x720 (16:9) at 60, 50, 30, 25, and 24 fps,
640x480 (4:3) at 30, 25, and 24 fps,
MPEG4 AVC/H.264,
Interval movie | 1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 25 fps,
1280x720 (16:9) at 30 or 25 fps,
640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25 fps,
Motion JPEG (AVI) | 1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p,
1280x720 (16:9 HD) at 60p, 50p
MPEG4 AVC/H.264
4K interval movie (4K,Full HD, HD)
Star stream (4K,Full HD, HD) | 1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p,
1280x720 (16:9) at 60p, 50p
MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Interval Movie (4K, Full HD, HD)
Star Stream |
| Video Stabilization | Electronic | Sensor-shift SR | Electronic | Electronic |
| Exposure Modes | P, Av and M exposure control | P (auto-aperture), Av | P, Av, TAv, Tv, M | P, Av, TAv, Tv, M |
| Movie Mode Restrictions | In Av and M mode: Aperture must be set prior to shooting (unless using a lens with manual aperture setting) | Av:The aperture can be set manually before recording and is fixed during recording | Clips up to 4GB or 25 minutes | Clips up to 4GB or 25 minutes |
| AF During Recording | No | No | Continuous (with compatible lenses) and On-demand | Continuous (with compatible lenses) and On-demand |
| Sound In Movie Mode | Mono Adjustable sound level | Stereo (external mic), Mono (built-in mic) | Stereo (external mic), Stereo (built-in mic). Adjustable sound level | Stereo (external mic), Stereo (built-in mic). Adjustable sound level |
| Weather Resistant | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Via Accessory | Via Accessory | Via Accessory | Via Accessory |
| Control Wheels | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Camera Controls | 2 control wheels Several dedicated buttons Control panel Two user mode settings | 2 control wheels Many dedicated buttons Control panel Five user mode settings | 1 traditional e-dial, 1 knob on the front and 1 settings dial on top plate. Customizable control panel. Five user mode settings. Customizable Fx1, Fx2, & Fx3 button. | 2 control wheels. Most functions accessed through control panel or menus. Customizable control panel. Three user mode settings. |
| Dust Removal | Yes, Sensor Shake DR | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II | Yes, Sensor Shake DR |
| Dust Alert | No | Yes | No | No |
| File Format | DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,AVI | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible) |
| Tethering | None | Wired (unofficial) | Via built-in Wi-Fi | Via built-in Wi-Fi |
| Battery | D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 x AA batteries with battery holder D-BH109 | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable
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| Battery Grip |
No
| BG4 (takes D-LI90 or 6x AA)
| D-BG7 (takes one D-Li109 or one D-LI90 battery)
|
No
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| Battery Life | 480 images with Li-Ion battery (no flash use), 1250 images with AA lithium (no flash use) | 740 images (50% flash usage) Playback time: 440 minutes | 420 photos (CIPA) | 480 frames (without flash) |
| Size (W X H X D) | 129 x 96.5 x 70 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in.) | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm | 131.5 x 101 x 76 mm | 125.5 x 93 x 74 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9 in.) |
| Weight | 650 g (23 oz) | 660 g (740 g with battery and SD card) | 643 g (body only), 703 g (with battery) | 628 g (688 g with battery and SD card) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, cable release | USB 2.0, AV out, HDMI out, 3.5mm stereo mic, DC in, X-sync, cable release | USB 2.0, HDMI out (via USB port and an adapter), stereo mic, cable release (uses mic input jack), DC in, GPS, Wi-Fi. | USB 2.0, HDMI out, Stereo mic, Wi-Fi |
| Latest Firmware | Link to Download Page | Version 1.07 | Link to download page | Link to Download Page |
| Notes | In USA sold with battery holder for 4 x AA batteries.
In Europe sold with Li-ion rechargeable battery and charger.
Astrotracer compatible,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
High ISO NR can be customized for each major ISO value,
In-camera RAW development,
Image plane indicator,
Multilayer digital filters,
Save last JPG as RAW,
The RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing | Astrotracer compatible,
Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
High ISO NR can be customized for each major ISO value,
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.
The 11 autofocus points cover a wider area of the image than on previous models. | Astrotracer functionality with the optional O-GPS1 unit,
Depth of field bracketing,
Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
High ISO NR, can be customized for each major ISO value,
Image plane indicator,
In-camera RAW development,
Moiré suppression via SR mechanism,
Moiré suppression bracketing,
Motion bracketing,
Save last JPG as RAW,
Save JPG from movie,
The three Fx buttons are customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing. | Astrotracer compatible,
Electronic Aperture Control,
Electronic Level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
High ISO NR can be customized for each major ISO value,
Image plane indicator,
In-camera RAW development,
Moiré suppression via SR mechanism,
Moiré suppression bracketing,
Multilayer digital filters,
Night vision LCD display,
Save last JPG as RAW,
The RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing |
| Colors / Special Editions | | |
Black and Silver
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Black, Silver
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