First introduced in December, 2010,
Pentax K-5 is a 16 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.7 x 15.7 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Pentax
replaced the older Pentax K-7
with K-5. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Pentax K-5 with Pentax K-7
Pentax
replaced K-5 with
Pentax K-5 II.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Pentax K-5 with Pentax K-5 II
Pentax K-5 comes with a 23.6 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.35 mm (1.11").
- Full Frame
- Pentax K-5
Sensor resolution of Pentax K-5 ~ 4898 x 3265 pixels.
Pentax K-5 has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 370.5 mm².
There are approximate 15,991,970 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Pentax K-5 Series History |
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Pentax K-5 II
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 12800
|
760g
|
131 x 97 x 73mm
|
|
Pentax K-5 IIs
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 12800
|
760g
|
131 x 97 x 73mm
|
|
Pentax K-5
|
2010
|
|
16MP
|
80 - 12800
|
740g
|
131 x 97 x 73mm
|
Proc and Cons of Pentax K-5
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Pentax K-5 with competitors in semi-pro dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
External Flash |
AF Face Detection |
12800 Max Native ISO |
7.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Long Battery Life: 980 shots |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Environmental Sealing |
11 Focus Points |
±5 AE Bracketing Range |
Focus Bracketing |
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
Optical Viewfinder |
RAW Support |
921k dots Screen Resolution |
1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Focus |
Microphone Port |
Timelapse Recording |
9 Cross Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Articulating Screen |
Weight: 740g |
Pentax K-5 has an Overall Score of 73/100
and ranked #52 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #144
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Pentax K-5
Pentax K-5 weighs 740g and has external dimensions
of 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87"). Considering that the average weight
of Semi-Pro DSLR cameras is 783g,
Pentax K-5
is 43 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Pentax K-5 is less by 10mm
more than the average length in Semi-Pro DSLR.
Weight Comparison
Semi-Pro DSLR Cameras
Pentax K-5
Average weight
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Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Semi-Pro DSLR Cameras
Pentax K-5
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
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Here is the front and top view image of Pentax K-5 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
K-5 |
Dimensions |
K-5 |
|
Pentax K-7
|
750 g
|
740 g
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
|
Pentax K-5 II
|
760 g
|
740 g
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
|
Pentax K-50
|
650 g
|
740 g
|
130 x 97 x 71 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
|
Pentax K-3
|
800 g
|
740 g
|
131 x 100 x 77 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
|
Pentax K-S2
|
678 g
|
740 g
|
91 x 123 x 73 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
|
Pentax K-30
|
650 g
|
740 g
|
130 x 97 x 71 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
|
Pentax K-70
|
688 g
|
740 g
|
126 x 93 x 74 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
|
Pentax K-1
|
1010 g
|
740 g
|
137 x 110 x 86 mm
|
131 x 97 x 73 mm
|
Specifications of Pentax K-5
General |
Brand |
Pentax
|
Model |
K-5 |
Announced |
December, 2010 |
Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF2 |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
150 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.61 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
11 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
9 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
7.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
13.00 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.7 mm |
Sensor Area |
370.5 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4928 x 3264 |
Max Native ISO |
12800 |
Min Native ISO |
80 |
Max Boosted ISO |
51200 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Optional |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
980 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
D-LI90 |
Physical |
Weight |
740 g |
Physical Dimensions |
131 x 97 x 73 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|