| Processor | PRIME II | PRIME III | PRIME II |
| Exposure Modes | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(5) | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(3) | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(5) |
| Program Modes | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (deep/shallow), MTF | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (deep/shallow), MTF | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (deep/shallow), MTF |
| Scene Modes | None | None | None |
| 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) |
| Shutter Speeds (Auto) | 30s - 1/8000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/8000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/8000s (stepless) |
| Shutter Speeds (Manual) | B, 30s - 1/8000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | B, 30s - 1/8000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | B, 30s - 1/8000s. 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 |
| Slow Shutter NR | Off, Auto, On | Off, Auto, On | Off, Auto, On |
| Shutter Life | 100,000 | 200,000 | 100,000 |
| Maximum FPS | 7 | 8.3 | 7 |
| 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: 8.3 fps up to approx. 60 frames (JPG), up to approx. 23 frames (RAW), M: 4.5 fps up to approx 100 frames (JPG), 32 frames (RAW), Lo: 3 fps uup to approx. 200 frames (JPG), up to appox. 52 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) |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-5 EV (+/- 2 EV in movie mode) | +/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode) | +/-5 EV (+/- 2 EV in movie mode) |
| Auto Bracketing | Exposure (2, 3 or 5 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 |
| Expanded Dynamic Range | Highlight (on, off),
Shadow (high, medium, low, off) | Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) | Highlight (on, off),
Shadow (high, medium, low, off) |
| Metering Sensor | 77-Segment | 86K Pixel | 77-Segment |
| Meter Range | 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 |
| Exposure Lock | 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 |
| Interval Shooting | Up to 999 frames, up to 24 hours between frames | Up to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours interval | Up to 999 frames, up to 24 hours between frames |
| Mirror Lock-up | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Exposures | Yes, average and additive, 2 to 9 shots | Yes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots | Yes, average and additive, 2 to 9 shots |
| Pixel Mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) |
| Composition Adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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. 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). |
| Stabilization | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR) |
| Autofocus (viewfinder) | Yes (SAFOX IX+, 11 focus points (9 cross type), light wavelength sensor) | Yes (SAFOX 11, 27 focus points (25 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX X, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) |
| AF Points | 11 | 27 | 11 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -1 to 18 EV | -3 to 18 EV | -3 to 18 EV |
| Autofocus With SDM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus Assist | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED |
| Autofocus Modes | Single Shot, Continuous, Select | Single Shot, Continuous, Auto, Expanded area (S, M, L), Zone select, User select, Manual focus | Single Shot, Continuous, Select-area Expansion |
| Front/Back Focus Corr | Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses) |
| Power Zoom | Supported (zoom only) | Supported (zoom only) | Supported (zoom only) |
| Lens Correction | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration |
| Weather Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Via Accessory | Via Accessory | Via Accessory |
| Control Wheels | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Camera Controls | 2 control wheels Many dedicated buttons Control panel Five user mode settings | 2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons. Control panel. Three user mode settings | 2 control wheels Many dedicated buttons Control panel Five user mode settings |
| Dust Removal | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II |
| Dust Alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File Format | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,AVI | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,AVI |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC via firmware update | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible), Eye-Fi, Flucard | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Tethering | Wired (unofficial) | Via O-FC1 FLUcard | Wired (unofficial) |
| Battery | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Grip | D-BG4 (takes D-LI90 or 6x AA)
| D-BG5 (takes D-LI90 or 6x AA)
| BG4 (takes D-LI90 or 6x AA)
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| Battery Life | 740 images (50% flash usage) Playback time: 440 minutes | 720 images (560 images with 50% flash usage) Video playback time: 370 minutes | 740 images (50% flash usage) Playback time: 440 minutes |
| Size (W X H X D) | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm | 131.5 x 100 x 77.5 mm | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm |
| Weight | 660 g (740 g with battery and SD card) | 715 g (800 g with battery and SD card) | 660 g (740 g with battery and SD card) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, HDMI out, 3.5mm stereo mic, DC in, X-sync, cable release | USB 3, HDMI out, stereo mic, headphones, DC in, X-sync, cable release | USB 2.0, AV out, HDMI out, 3.5mm stereo mic, DC in, X-sync, cable release |
| Latest Firmware | Version 1.16 | Link to download page | Version 1.07 |
| Notes | Astrotracer compatible (requires firmware update),
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 compatible,
Diffraction correction requires firmware update,
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 suppresion bracketing (with firmware update),
Save last JPG as RAW,
Save JPG from movie,
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. |
| Colors / Special Editions |
Limited Silver (2012, with silver DA 40mm XS), Limited Silver (2011, special grip, limited SMC DA silver lenses available)
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Prestige, Silver
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