| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax |
| Model | K-x |
| Predecessor Model | Pentax K-m |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.97 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | PRIME |
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 |
| Other Resolutions | 3936 x 2684, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Best, Better, Good |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Natural-Bright-Matte III |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.85x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/6000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.7 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Rear curtain Wireless |
| Flash Range | 16.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | P-TTL, high speed sync, wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash |
| External Flash Connection | Hot shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual) |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | (available via programmable AF/AE-L button) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 811 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 72 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Yes |
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 25 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 68 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 2.68") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 4 x AA |
| Battery Life | 1900 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Material of Construction | Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis |
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