| Processor | PRIME M II | PRIME M II |
| Exposure Modes | Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, B, User(3) | Auto Picture, Scene, Advanced HDR, P, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, M, B, User(2) |
| Program Modes | Normal | Normal |
| Scene Modes | 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 | 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) |
| Shutter Speeds (Auto) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) |
| Shutter Speeds (Manual) | B, 30s - 1/6000s, Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb mode. 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 |
| Slow Shutter NR | Off, Auto, On | Off, Auto, On |
| Shutter Life | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Maximum FPS | 6 | 5.4 |
| Continuous Shooting | Hi: 6 fps up to 40 frames (JPG), 10 frames (RAW), Lo: 3 fps up to 100 frames (JPEG), 16 frames (RAW) | Hi: 5.4 fps up to 20 frames (JPG), 5 frames (RAW), Lo: 3 fps up to 100 frames (JPG), 8 frames (RAW) |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-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, AA filter (3 frames) | Exposure (3 frames), one-push EV bracketing |
| Expanded Dynamic Range | 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 |
| Meter Range | 0 to 22 EV | 0 to 22 EV |
| Meter Pattern | Multi-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot | Multi-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot |
| Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Self Timer | 2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s | 2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s |
| Interval Shooting | 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 |
| HDR Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Exposures | Yes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots | Yes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots |
| Pixel Mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) |
| Composition Adjustment | No | No |
| Supported Lenses | 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. Support for lenses with the KAF4 mount variant requires a firmware update. 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) |
| Autofocus (viewfinder) | Yes (SAFOX X, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX X, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) |
| AF Points | 11 | 11 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -3 to 18 EV | -3 to 18 EV |
| Autofocus With SDM | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus Assist | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED |
| Autofocus Modes | 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 (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) |
| Power Zoom | Not supported | Not supported |
| Lens Correction | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction |
| Weather Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Via Accessory | Via Accessory |
| Control Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Camera Controls | 2 control wheels. Most functions accessed through control panel or menus. Customizable control panel. Three user mode settings. | 2 control wheels. Most functions accessed through control panel or menus |
| Dust Removal | Yes, Sensor Shake DR | Yes, Sensor Shake DR |
| Dust Alert | No | No |
| File Format | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible) | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible) |
| Tethering | Via built-in Wi-Fi | Via built-in Wi-Fi |
| Battery | D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable
| D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Grip |
No
|
No
|
| Battery Life | 480 frames (without flash) | 480 images with Li-Ion battery (no flash use) 410 images with Li-Ion battery (50% flash use) |
| Size (W X H X D) | 125.5 x 93 x 74 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9 in.) | 122 x 91 x 72.5 mm 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.85 in. |
| Weight | 628 g (688 g with battery and SD card) | 618 g (678 g / 23.9 oz with battery and SD card) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI out, Stereo mic, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, HDMI out, Stereo mic, Wi-Fi and NFC |
| Latest Firmware | Link to Download Page | Link to Download Page |
| Notes | 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 | Astrotracer compatible,
Clarity enhancement,
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,
Moiré suppression via SR mechanism,
Moiré suppresion bracketing,
Prime MII image engine,
RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing,
Save last JPG as RAW,
Save JPG from movie,
Wi-Fi button doubles as 2nd shutter button for selfies. |
| Colors / Special Editions |
Black, Silver
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