Camera
| Camera playback |
Movie, Single image |
| Histogram |
Y |
| Tripod mountable |
Y |
| Saturation adjustment |
Y |
| Album organization |
Y |
| Photo effects |
Muted |
| Image editing |
Rotating |
| Scene modes |
Landscape, Portrait |
| Self-timer delay |
2, 12 s |
| Contrast adjustment |
Y |
| Calendar |
Y |
Light exposure
| Light exposure correction |
± 1EV (1/3EV step) |
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
12800 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
100 |
| Light exposure modes |
Auto, Manual |
| ISO sensitivity |
100, 12800 |
Battery
| Battery life (CIPA standard) |
980 shots |
| Power source type |
Battery |
| Battery type |
D-LI90 |
| Number of batteries supported |
1 |
Shutter
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/8000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
30 s |
| Camera shutter type |
Electronic |
Other features
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Video capability |
Y |
| Camera shutter speed |
1/8000 - 30 s |
| Frame |
Y |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
Picture quality
| Camera type |
SLR Camera Body |
| Total megapixels |
16.9 MP |
| Image stabilizer |
N |
| Maximum image resolution |
4928 x 3264 pixels |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Megapixel |
16.3 MP |
Focusing
| Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus |
| Focus |
TTL |
Memory
| Compatible memory cards |
SD, SDHC, SDXC |
System requirements
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |
Packaging content
| Handheld remote control |
N |
Video
| Motion JPEG frame rate |
30 fps |
| Maximum video resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video recording |
Y |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
14 - 104 °F |
K-5 - 16.3 MP, CMOS, ISO 100-12800, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT, 1080P HD Video, HDMI, Weather Sealed
Go ahead and feed your photography obsession with the PENTAX K-5. For you, capturing that great shot isn't a casual interest. It's a part of your life. One spectacular image after another. This camera is the perfect piece of equipment to help you get your photo fix. With the compact, rugged K-5, the world is truly your studio.
16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
High resolution 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor with integrated AD conversion circuitry captures outstanding image detail with pixels to spare.
Rugged design
Durable magnesium alloy covers surround a rugged stainless steel chassis.
Fully Weather Sealed
Fully weather sealed and coldproof design resists water, fog, snow, sand, dust, and more, for top performance in extreme field conditions as well as in the studio.
Shake Reduction
PENTAX body-based Shake Reduction (SR) stabilization system is compatible with every PENTAX lens ever made.
In-camera image processing and filters
A wide range of in-camera image processing and special effects filters encourages the photographer’s artistic expression.
80-51200 ISO
High sensitivity 80-51200 ISO range with improved noise performance throughout, including ISO-specific noise reduction.
11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system
Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system features a dedicated AF assist lamp and light wavelength sensor for improved focus speed and reliability.
3 inch LCD
Large 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution for responsive Live View and detailed image/video review.
100% Field of view
High quality glass pentaprism viewfinder features 100% field of view and 0.92X magnification, for perfect framing accuracy.
HDMI port
An HDMI port outputs high definition images and video (and sound) to HDTVs.
HDR
Improved in-camera HDR image capture features more blending options and better pixel registration for easier operation without a tripod.
Built-in electronic level
Built-in electronic level now features a tilt scale display in Live View.
7 FPS
Speedy 7 FPS framerate captures fast action shots in demanding situations.
1080p HD video
Capture widescreen HD video with stunning detail at full 1080p resolution and 25 FPS, including sound via a built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack.
77 segment metering system
Highly accurate 77 segment metering system for perfectly exposed images even in difficult lighting.
1/8000 Shutter Speed
A maximum 1/8000 second shutter speed freezes even the fastest action without subject movement blur.
PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG files
Native support for both PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG 14 bit RAW files, includes the ability to retrieve RAW data from JPG files if still present in buffer memory.
Customizable RAW/Fx button
Customizable RAW/Fx button allows for easy access to common shooting settings.
