Here is a chart comparing the Pentax K-5 with the Pentax K-7 and the Pentax K20D.Click here to compare other Pentax DSLRs. | | Pentax K-5 | Pentax K-7 | Pentax K20D | | Year introduced | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | | Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide | Discontinued | | Mount | KAF2 (exposure mode limitations with M and K series lenses) | KAF2 (exposure mode limitations with M and K series lenses) | KAF2 (exposure mode limitations with M and K series lenses) | | Meter range | 0 to 22 EV | 0 to 21 EV | 0 to 21 EV | | Meter pattern | m (77 segments) c s | m (77 segments) c s | m (16 segments) c s | | ISO range (expanded) | 100 - 12800 (80 - 51200) | 100 - 3200 (100 - 6400) | 100 - 3200 (100 - 6400) | | Expanded dynamic range | Yes, highlight and shadow | Yes, highlight and shadow | Yes, highlight | | Exposure modes | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B | Green, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B | | Exposure compensation | +/-5 EV | +/-5 EV | +/-3 EV | | Exposure lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Shutter speeds (auto) | 30s - 1/8000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/8000s (stepless) | 30s - 1/4000s (stepless) | | Shutter speeds (manual) | B, 30s - 1/8000s | B, 30s - 1/8000s | B, 30s - 1/4000s | | Continuous shooting | Hi: 7 fps to 22 frames (JPG), 8 frames (PEF/DNG),
Lo: 2 fps until card is full (JPG), up to 12 frames (PEF/DNG) | 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: 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) | | Self timer / Interval shooting | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | | Mirror lock-up | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Shake reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Auto bracketing | Yes (2, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes (3 or 5 frames) | Yes (3 or 5 frames) | | HDR mode | Yes | Yes | No | | Multiple exposures | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Built-in flash | Yes, GN 13 | Yes, GN 13 | Yes, GN 13 | | TTL flash | No | No | No | | P-TTL flash | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Sync speed | 1/180s | 1/180s | 1/180s | | Flash exposure comp | -2 to 1 EV | -2 to 1 EV | -2 to 1 EV | | Autofocus | Yes (SAFOX IX+, 11 focus points, light wavelength sensor) | Yes (SAFOX VIII+, 11 focus points) | Yes (SAFOX VIII, focus 11 points) | | Autofocus sensitivity | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV | -1 to 18 EV | | Autofocus with SDM | Yes | Yes | Yes | | AF Assist | Dedicated lamp (can be disabled) | Dedicated lamp (can be disabled) | Yes, stroboscopic flash | | Front/Back focus corr | Yes | Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) | Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) | | Power zoom | Limited | Limited | Limited | | Lens correction | Yes | Yes | No | | Viewfinder | 0.92x, 100% | 0.92x, 100% | 0.95x, 95% | | Viewfinder type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism | Pentaprism | | Diopter adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 | -2.5 to +1.5 | -2.5 to +1.5 | | AF Points in viewfinder | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Exchangeable screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Depth of field preview | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Digital preview | Yes (with image magnificaion) | Yes (with image magnificaion) | Yes (with image magnificaion) | | Live view | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Video/Movie Mode | 1960x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 25 fps
1280x720 (16:9) at 30 or 25 fps
640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25 fps
HDMI out | 1536x1024 (3:2) at 30 fps
1280x720 (16:9) at 30 fps
640x416 (3:2) at 30 fps
HDMI out | No | | Sound in Movie mode | Stereo (external mic)
Mono (built-in mic) | Stereo (external mic)
Mono (built-in mic) | | | Camera controls | 2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons | 2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons | 2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons | | Custom Functions | 40
(Five programmable USER Settings) | 37
(One programmable USER Setting) | 36
(One programmable USER Setting) | | Sensor | 16.28 MP CMOS with SP coating | 14.6 MP CMOS | 14.6 MP CMOS | | Image size | 15.7 x 23.7 mm | 15.8 x 23.6 mm | 15.8 x 23.6 mm | | Dust removal / alert | DRII (ultrasonic) / Yes | DRII (ultrasonic) / Yes | Yes / Yes | | Pixel mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes | | File format | DNG, PEF, JPG, AVI | DNG, PEF, JPG, AVI | DNG, PEF, JPG | | Memory card type | SD, SDHC (max. 32GB), SDXC via firmware update | SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC | | Tethering | No | No | Yes | | Back LCD | 3 in. 921,000 pix | 3 in. 921,000 pix | 2.7 in. 230,000 pix | | Top LCD | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Weather resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Battery | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable | D-LI50 lithium-ion rechargeable | | Battery grip | D-BG4 with D-LI90 or 6x AA | D-BG4 with D-LI90 or 6x AA | D-BG2 with D-LI50 | | Size (W x H x D) | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm | 141.5 x 101 x 70 mm | | Weight | 660 g (740 g with battery and SD card) | 670g (750g with battery and SD card) | 715 g | | Comment | Program lines: Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (two), MTF.
Extra flash functions: Wireless, High-Speed, Contrast control.
Exposure modes with M and K lenses:Restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M.
Movie mode: The exposure value is fixed during recording.
Color depth: 3 x 14 bit (RAW).
Shutter life: At least 100,000 actuations.
Other: Embed copyright information in EXIF.
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.
High ISO noise reduction is customizable separately for each ISO setting.
The 11 autofocus points cover a wider area of the image than on previous models. | Program lines: Auto, Normal, Action, Depth of field (two), MTF.
Extra flash functions: Wireless, High-Speed, Contrast control.
Exposure modes with M and K lenses: Restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M.
Movie mode: The exposure value is fixed during recording.
Color depth: 3 x 12 bit (RAW).
Shutter life: At least 100,000 actuations.
Other: Embed copyright information in EXIF
Image plane indicator
In-camera RAW development | Program lines: Normal, Action, Depth of field, MTF.
Extra flash functions: Wireless, High-Speed, Contrast control.
Exposure modes with M and K lenses: Restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M. |
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