| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax |
| Model | K-50 |
| Predecessor Model | Pentax K-30 |
| MSRP | Body only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | PRIME M |
| Max Image Resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Good, Better, Best |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 9 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.92x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.61x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/6000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync Slow Sync+Redeye Trailing Curtain Sync Wireless |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1120 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 79 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 25 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi connection possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2" |
| Package Weight | 3.2 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI109 |
| Battery Life | 410 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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