Processor | PRIME | PRIME II | PRIME IV w/accelerator unit |
Exposure Modes | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(1) | Auto (green), HyP, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, B, User (5) |
Program Modes | Normal, Action, Depth of Field, MTF | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (deep/shallow), MTF | Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of Field (deep/shallow), MTF priority |
Scene Modes | None | None | None. Auto (green) sets exposure based on scene analysis |
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 - 1/8000s (stepless) | 30s to 1/6,000s (mechanical), to 1/24,000s (electronic) |
Shutter Speeds (Manual) | B, 30s - 1/4000s | B, 30s - 1/8000s | 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 |
High ISO NR | Yes, three levels | Off, Low/Medium/High (ISO where to start is customizable) | Off, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO |
Slow Shutter NR | Yes (can be turned off except for long shutter speeds) | On, Off (still On in Bulb mode) | Off, Auto, On |
Shutter Life | Not Specified | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Maximum FPS | 3 | 5.2 | 7 |
Continuous Shooting | Hi: 3 fps up to 38 frames (JPG), 14 franes (PEF), 16 frames (DNG) Lo: 2.3 fps until card is full (JPG) Burst mode: 21 fps up to 115 frames (1024 x 1536 JPG) | Hi: 5.2 fps to 40 frames (JPG), 15 frames (PEF), 14 frames (DNG) Lo: 3.3 fps until card is full (JPG), up to 17 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) |
Exposure Compensation | +/-3 EV | +/-5 EV (none in movie mode) | +/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode) |
Auto Bracketing | Exposure (3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing | Exposure (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) |
Expanded Dynamic Range | Highlight (on, off) | Highlight (on, off),
Shadow (high, medium, low, off) | Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) |
Metering Sensor | 16-Segment | 77-Segment | 86K Pixel |
Meter Range | 0 to 21 EV | 0 to 21 EV | -3 to 20 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 99 frames, up to 24 hours between frames | Up to 99 frames, up to 24 hours between frames | Up to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours interval |
Mirror Lock-up | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HDR Mode | No | 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 |
Pixel Mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mount | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | KAF2 (no aperture coupler) |
Composition Adjustment | No | 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: green button stop down metering and manual focus only. |
Stabilization | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Yes (sensor-shift SR II) |
Autofocus (viewfinder) | Yes (SAFOX VIII, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX VIII+, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) | Yes (SAFOX 11, 27 focus points (25 cross type)) |
AF Points | 11 | 11 | 27 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -1 to 19 EV | -1 to 18 EV | -3 to 18 EV |
Autofocus With SDM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus Assist | Stroboscopic Flash | Dedicated LED | Dedicated LED |
Autofocus Modes | | | 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) | Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses) |
Power Zoom | Not supported | Supported (zoom only) | Not supported |
Lens Correction | None | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration | Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction |
Weather Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes |
GPS | Not Supported | Not Supported | Via Accessory |
Control Wheels | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Camera Controls | 2 control wheels Many dedicated buttons One user mode setting | 2 control wheels Many dedicated buttons Control panel One user mode setting | 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. |
Dust Removal | Yes, Sensor Shake DR | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II | Yes, Ultrasonic DR II |
Dust Alert | Yes | Yes | No |
File Format | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,AVI | PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV |
Card Slots | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC via firmware update | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Tethering | Wired (native) | None | Via built-in Wi-Fi |
Battery |
D-LI50 lithium-ion rechargeable
| D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Grip | D-BG2 with D-LI50 | D-BG4 with D-LI90 or 6x AA
| D-BG7 (takes one D-Li109 or one D-LI90 battery)
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Battery Life | 740 images without flash | 980 images without flash | 420 photos (CIPA) |
Size (W X H X D) | 141.5 x 101 x 70 mm | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm | 131.5 x 101 x 76 mm |
Weight | 715 g | 670g (750g with battery and SD card) | 643 g (body only), 703 g (with battery) |
Connectivity | USB 2.0/Video out, DC in, X-sync, 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. |
Latest Firmware | Version 1.04 |
Features from the K-5 were added in version 1.10 and SDXC support in Version 1.11 | Link to download page |
Notes | In-camera RAW development | Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
Image plane indicator,
In-camera RAW development,
Save JPG from movie. | 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. |
Colors / Special Editions |
Titanium
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Silver Limited
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Black and Silver
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