First introduced in January, 2017,
Pentax KP is a 24 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Pentax KP comes with a 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.21 mm (1.1").
Sensor resolution of Pentax KP ~ 6019 x 3986 pixels.
Pentax KP has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 366.6 mm².
There are approximate 23,991,734 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Pentax KP
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Pentax KP with competitors in semi-pro dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Tilting Screen |
Optical Viewfinder |
RAW Support |
819200 Max Native ISO |
7.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
1/6000s Electronic Shutter Speed |
Microphone Port |
Timelapse Recording |
25 Cross Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
External Flash |
AF Face Detection |
24MP High Resolution Sensor |
921k dots Screen Resolution |
1/6000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
UHS-I Memory Card Support |
Environmental Sealing |
27 Focus Points |
5 AE Bracketing Range |
Focus Bracketing |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
Low Battery Life: 390 shots |
No Articulating Screen |
Weight: 703g |
Pentax KP has an Overall Score of 75/100
and ranked #39 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #118
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Pentax KP
Pentax KP weighs 703g and has external dimensions
of 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 2.99"). Considering that the average weight
of Semi-Pro DSLR cameras is 783g,
Pentax KP
is 80 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Pentax KP is less by 9mm
more than the average length in Semi-Pro DSLR.
Weight Comparison
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Pentax KP
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Pentax KP with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
KP |
Dimensions |
KP |
|
Pentax K-70
|
688 g
|
703 g
|
126 x 93 x 74 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
|
Pentax K-3 II
|
800 g
|
703 g
|
131 x 100 x 77 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
|
Pentax K-3
|
800 g
|
703 g
|
131 x 100 x 77 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
|
Pentax K-1
|
1010 g
|
703 g
|
137 x 110 x 86 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
|
Nikon D7500
|
720 g
|
703 g
|
136 x 104 x 73 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
|
Nikon D7200
|
765 g
|
703 g
|
136 x 107 x 76 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
|
Canon 80D
|
730 g
|
703 g
|
139 x 105 x 79 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
|
Pentax K-S2
|
678 g
|
703 g
|
91 x 123 x 73 mm
|
132 x 101 x 76 mm
|
Specifications of Pentax KP
General |
Brand |
Pentax
|
Model |
KP |
Announced |
January, 2017 |
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 |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.63 |
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 |
27 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
25 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/6000 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 |
6.00 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
6016 x 4000 |
Max Native ISO |
819200 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 |
390 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
D-LI109 |
Physical |
Weight |
703 g |
Physical Dimensions |
132 x 101 x 76 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|