Focus Points
11
Weight
670 g
Sensor
APS-C
Video
1080 x 25 fps
Pentax K-5 features Prime II processor, 3" display, 1860 mAh battery, 16.3 MP main camera.
Design
| Type i | DSLRPentax K-5 |
| Viewfinder i | Optical viewfinder (OVF)Pentax K-5 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (258 others) |
| Screen resolution i | 921k dots (70 others) |
| Viewfinder coverage i | 100% (310 others) |
| Screen Size i | 3" (428 others) |
| Weight i | 670 g (5 others) |
Optics
| Sensor size i | APS-C (196 others) |
| Lens mount i | Pentax KPentax K-5 |
| Focus points i | 11 (27 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 16.3 MP (9 others) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 51200 ISO (61 others) |
| Has sensor shift stabilization i | ✔ (210 others) |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 7 fps (40 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (490 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1080 x 25 fps (4 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a microphone input i | ✔ (334 others) |
| Has a stereo microphone i | ✔ (448 others) |
| Has Timelapse Function i | ✖ |
| Number of microphones i | 2 (268 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 740 shots (3 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Battery Power i | 1860 mAh (11 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Pixel Density i | 471 ppi (56 others) |
| Usb version i | 2 (386 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the viewfinder coverage of the Pentax K-5?
At 100%, the Pentax K-5 ranks #1 out of 400 — see ranking camera products — one of the Highest viewfinder coverage in this category.
What is the focus points of the Pentax K-5?
At 11, the Pentax K-5 is 97% below the category average for focus points, ranking #369 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
What is the battery life of the Pentax K-5?
At 740 shots, the Pentax K-5 is 41% above the category average for battery life (cipa), ranking #81 out of 559 — see ranking camera products.
How heavy is the Pentax K-5?
At 670 g, the Pentax K-5 is 41% above the category average for weight, ranking #438 out of 588 — see ranking camera products.
How many megapixels does the Pentax K-5 main camera have?
At 16.3 MP, the Pentax K-5 is 32% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #395 out of 590 — see ranking camera products.
What is the continuous shooting (mechanical) of the Pentax K-5?
At 7 fps, the Pentax K-5 is 30% below the category average for continuous shooting (mechanical), ranking #309 out of 562 — see ranking camera products.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Pentax K-5?
At 51200 ISO, the Pentax K-5 is 26% below the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #130 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Pentax K-5?
At 921k dots, the Pentax K-5 is 22% below the category average for screen resolution, ranking #334 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Pentax K-5 battery?
At 1860 mAh, the Pentax K-5 is 18% above the category average for battery capacity, ranking #135 out of 441 — see ranking camera products.
How does it compare?
How does the Pentax K-5's maximum expanded iso compare to similar camerass?
At 51200 ISO, the Pentax K-5 leads the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (3200 ISO) by 94%.
How does the Pentax K-5's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 670 g, the Pentax K-5 trails the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (283 g) by 58%.
How does the Pentax K-5's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 740 shots, the Pentax K-5 leads the Samsung Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) (350 shots) by 53%.
How does the Pentax K-5's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 7 fps, the Pentax K-5 trails the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (12 fps) by 42%.
How does the Pentax K-5's screen size compare to similar camerass?
At 3", the Pentax K-5 trails the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 (4.8") by 38%.
How does the Pentax K-5's pixel density compare to similar camerass?
At 471 ppi, the Pentax K-5 leads the Samsung Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) (308 ppi) by 35%.
How does the Pentax K-5's battery capacity compare to similar camerass?
At 1860 mAh, the Pentax K-5 leads the Samsung Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) (1650 mAh) by 11%.