Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-5

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-5 IIsK-5
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-5 II Pentax K-7
      Successor ModelPentax K-5 II
      MSRPBody Only: $1,199.95, Kit with 18-55mm WR lens: $1,349.95, Kit with 18-135mm WR lens : $1,549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 51,20080 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      ProcessorPRIME IIPRIME II
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 11523936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best, PremiumGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      DxO Low Light ISO12081162
      DxO Color Depth23.923.7
      DxO Dynamic Range14.114.1
      DxO Overall Score8282
      Video Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Dimensions131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.5 x 5.1"8.2 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight3.75 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Battery PackD-LI90D-LI90
      Battery Life980 shots980 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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