Pentax KP vs Pentax K-5

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      Specifications

      General Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelKPK-5
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-7
      Successor ModelPentax K-5 II
      MSRP$1099 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels24.96 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.32 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 819,20080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      ProcessorPRIME IVPRIME II
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40004928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 12803936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points2711
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points259
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.61x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/24000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 24 MP for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 8 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 70 Frames (JPEG) / 15 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 0.8 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 100 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual
      wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots ) ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockCan be assigned to the AF/AE-L button,Fx1 button,Fx2 button,Fx3 button
      DXO Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      DxO Low Light ISO1162
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range14.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min25 min
      Terminals Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output requires SlimPort adapter
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via remote cable or smartphone optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Dimensions132 x 101 x 76 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 2.99")131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.35 x 6.4 x 5.1"8.2 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight3.075 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Battery PackD-LI109D-LI90
      Battery Life390 shots980 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax KP Pentax K-5
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs 2 or 12 seconds
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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