| Processor | PRIME II | PRIME M | PRIME M |
| Exposure Modes | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(5) | Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, M, B | Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, M, B |
| Program Modes | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (deep/shallow), MTF | Normal | Normal |
| Scene Modes | None | 19: Night Scene, Surf and Snow, Food, Sunset, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, Night Scene HDR, Night Scene Portrait, Backlit Portrait, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Portrait, Landscape, Moving Object, and more | 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 |
| 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 - 1/6000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) |
| Shutter Speeds (Manual) | B, 30s - 1/8000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | B, 30s - 1/6000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | B, 30s - 1/6000s. 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 | 100,000 | Not Specified |
| Maximum FPS | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| 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: 6 fps up to 30 frames (JPG), 8 frames (RAW) Lo: 3 fps until card is full (JPG), 10 frames (RAW) | Hi: 6 fps up to 30 frames (JPG), 8 frames (RAW) Lo: 3 fps until card is full (JPG), 10 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) |
| Auto Bracketing | Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing | Exposure (3 frames), one-push EV bracketing | Exposure (3 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 (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) |
| Metering Sensor | 77-Segment | 77-Segment | 77-Segment |
| Meter Range | 0 to 22 EV | 0 to 22 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 999 frames, up to 24 hours between frames | 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 and additive, 2 to 9 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 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). |
| 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 IXi+, 11 focus points (9 cross type), diffraction lens) | Yes (SAFOX IXi+, 11 focus points (9 cross type), diffraction lens, wavelength sensor) |
| AF Points | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV |
| Autofocus With SDM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus Assist | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED |
| Autofocus Modes | Single Shot, Continuous, Select | | AF.A (auto) AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable) AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable) Manual |
| Front/Back Focus Corr | Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) |
| Power Zoom | Supported (zoom only) | Not supported | Not supported |
| Lens Correction | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration |
| Video/Movie Mode | 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 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,
Recording time up to 25 minutes,
Interval movie,
No HDMI out | 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 |
| Video Stabilization | Sensor-shift SR | Electronic | Electronic |
| Exposure Modes | P (auto-aperture), Av | P, Av and M exposure control | P, Av and M exposure control |
| Movie Mode Restrictions | Av:The aperture can be set manually before recording and is fixed during recording | In Av and M mode: Aperture must be set prior to shooting (unless using a lens with manual aperture setting) | In Av and M mode: Aperture must be set prior to shooting (unless using a lens with manual aperture setting) |
| AF During Recording | No | No | No |
| Sound In Movie Mode | Stereo (external mic), Mono (built-in mic) | Mono Adjustable sound level | Mono. Adjustable sound level |
| 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 Several dedicated buttons Control panel Two user mode settings | 2 control wheels Several dedicated buttons Control panel Two user mode settings |
| Dust Removal | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II | Yes, Sensor Shake DR | Yes, Sensor Shake DR |
| Dust Alert | Yes | No | No |
| File Format | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,AVI | DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV | DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC via firmware update | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi |
| Tethering | Wired (unofficial) | None | None |
| Battery | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 x AA with optional battery holder D-BH109 | D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 x AA with optional battery holder D-BH109 |
| Battery Grip | D-BG4 (takes D-LI90 or 6x AA)
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No
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No
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| Battery Life | 740 images (50% flash usage) Playback time: 440 minutes | 410 images with Li-Ion battery | 480 images with Li-Ion battery (no flash use) 1250 images with AA lithium (no flash use) |
| Size (W X H X D) | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm | 130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in.) | 129 x 96.5 x 70 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in.) |
| Weight | 660 g (740 g with battery and SD card) | 650 g (23 oz) | 650 g (23 oz) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, HDMI out, 3.5mm stereo mic, DC in, X-sync, cable release | USB 2.0, AV out, cable release | USB 2.0, AV out, cable release |
| Latest Firmware | Version 1.16 | Version 1.06 | Link to Download Page |
| 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,
Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
High ISO NR can be customized for each major ISO value,
In-camera RAW development,
Image plane indicator,
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,
In-camera RAW development,
Multilayer digital filters,
Image plane indicator,
Save last JPG as RAW,
The RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing |
| 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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Black, blue, and white
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