| Processor | PRIME | PRIME | PRIME M |
| Exposure Modes | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B | Auto Picture, Scene, P, Sv, Av, Tv, M, B | Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, M, B |
| Program Modes | Normal, Action, Depth of Field, MTF | Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night-scene Portrait | Normal |
| Scene Modes | None | 8: Night Scene, Surf and Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum | 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 |
| 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 - 1/4000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/4000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/6000s (stepless) |
| Shutter Speeds (Manual) | B, 30s - 1/4000s | B, 30s - 1/4000s | B, 30s - 1/6000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode |
| High ISO NR | No | Yes, three levels | Off, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO |
| Slow Shutter NR | Yes, can be turned off | Yes, can be turned off | Off, Auto, On |
| Shutter Life | Not Specified | Not Specified | 100,000 |
| Maximum FPS | 3 | 2.8 | 6 |
| Continuous Shooting | 3 fps until card is full (JPG), 9 frames (RAW) | Hi: 2.8 fps up to 4 frames (JPG and RAW) Lo: 1.1 fps until card is full (JPG), up tp 4 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 | +/-3 EV | +/-3 EV | +/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode) |
| Auto Bracketing | Exposure (3 or 5 frames) | Exposure (3 frames) | Exposure (3 frames), one-push EV bracketing |
| Expanded Dynamic Range | No | Highlight (on, off) | Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) |
| Metering Sensor | 16-Segment | 16-Segment | 77-Segment |
| Meter Range | 0 to 21 EV | 0 to 21 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 | No | No | Up to 999 frames, up to 24 hours between frames |
| Mirror Lock-up | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Mode | No | No | Yes |
| Multiple Exposures | Yes, average and additive, 2 to 9 shots | No | Yes, average and additive, 2 to 9 shots |
| Pixel Mapping | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) |
| Composition Adjustment | No | No | Yes |
| Supported Lenses | All Pentax K-mount lenses except for lenses with the KAF4 mount variant. Support for lenses with the KAF3 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). | 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). |
| Stabilization | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR) |
| Autofocus (viewfinder) | Yes (SAFOX VIII, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX VIII, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX IXi+, 11 focus points (9 cross type), diffraction lens) |
| 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 | Stroboscopic Flash | Stroboscopic Flash | Dedicated LED |
| Front/Back Focus Corr | No | No | Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) |
| Power Zoom | Supported (zoom only) | Not supported | Not supported |
| Lens Correction | None | None | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, GN 11 (ISO 100/m) | Yes, GN 13 (ISO 100/m) | Yes, GN 12 (ISO 100/m) |
| Sync Speed | 1/180s | 1/180s | 1/180s |
| P-TTL Flash | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TTL Flash | No | No | No |
| Flash Exposure Comp | -2 to 1 EV | -2 to 1 EV | -2 to 1 EV |
| Flash Functions | Auto discharge, On (leading curtain sync), Redeye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Trailing curtain sync, High-speed sync*, Manual*, Wireless*, Contrast control* * Available when combined with external flash | Auto discharge, On (leading curtain sync), Redeye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Trailing curtain sync*, High-speed sync*, Manual*, Wireless*, Contrast control* * Available when combined with external flash | Auto discharge, On (leading curtain sync), Redeye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Trailing curtain sync, High-speed sync*, Manual*, Wireless*, Contrast control* * Available when combined with external flash |
| Weather Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Not Supported | Not Supported | Via Accessory |
| Control Wheels | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Camera Controls | 2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons. One user mode setting | 1 control wheel. Most functions accessed through menus | 2 control wheels Several dedicated buttons Control panel Two user mode settings |
| Dust Removal | Yes, Sensor Shake DR | Yes, Sensor Shake DR | Yes, Sensor Shake DR |
| Dust Alert | No | Yes | No |
| File Format | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG | DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC |
| Tethering | Wired (native) | None | None |
| Battery |
D-LI50 lithium-ion rechargeable
|
4 x AA
| D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 x AA with optional battery holder D-BH109 |
| Battery Grip | D-BG2 with D-LI50 | D-BG3 with 4x AA |
No
|
| Battery Life | 500 images without flash | | 410 images with Li-Ion battery |
| Size (W X H X D) | 141.5 x 101 x 70 mm | 133.5 x 95 x 74 mm | 130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in.) |
| Weight | 710 g | 630 g | 650 g (23 oz) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0/Video out, DC in, cable release | USB 2.0/Video out, DC in, cable release | USB 2.0, AV out, cable release |
| Latest Firmware | Version 1.31 | Version 1.01 | Version 1.06 |
| Notes | In-camera RAW development | In-camera RAW development | 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 |
| Colors / Special Editions |
Grand Prix
| |
Black, blue, and white
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