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SLR digital camera, successor to the K-7 model. Equipped with a sensor with the highest (at the time of release) resolution among all Pentax cameras — 16.2 MP; the sensitivity at the same time reaches ISO 51200. The image stabilization system is based on a matrix shift and is able to work with any lens. Continuous shooting capabilities — up to 7 fps, video shooting — Full HD (1080p). There are 18 preset filters for processing the captured photos “on the spot”. The camera is made in a dust and moisture-proof housing.
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Pentax K-5 body
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K (SLR)RAWmanual focus (video)
Panel:APS-C (23x15.5 mm), 16.3 MPix
Video:Full HD (1080p)
Snapshot size:4928x3264 px
ISO range:100-12800
Burst shooting:7 fps
Screen:3 ''

SLR digital camera, successor to the K-7 model. Equipped with a sensor with the highest (at the time of release) resolution among all Pentax cameras — 16.2 MP; the sensitivity at the same time reaches ISO 51200. The image stabilization system is based on a matrix shift and is able to work with any lens. Continuous shooting capabilities — up to 7 fps, video shooting — Full HD (1080p). There are 18 preset filters for processing the captured photos “on the spot”. The camera is made in a dust and moisture-proof housing.

All specifications
Specifications K-5 body
Main
Camera typedigital mirror
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS)
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23x15.5 mm) / 23.7x15.7 mm /
Total MP16.93
Effective MP number16.3
Maximum image size4928x3264 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-12800
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Pentax KAF2
Manual focus
Image stabilizationwith matrix shift
AF drive (screw driven)
Photo shooting
Frames per series (JPEG)30 шт
Frames per series (RAW)22 шт
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing / 3-5 frames /
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 25 fps
File recording formatsMotionJPEG
Manual video focus
Maximum video lengthmemory limit
Connection portsHDMI
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
tracking
Focus points11 шт
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder crop0.92 x
Frame coverage100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/8000 с
Continuous shooting7 fps
Shutter typemechanical
Screen
Screen size3 ''
Screen resolution920 thousand pixels
Additional screen
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide number13
External flash connect
flash X-sync1/180 с
Power source
Power sourcebattery
General
Charger modelD-LI90, D-LI90P
Materialmagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)131x97x73 mm
Weight740 g
Added to E-CatalogFebruary 2011
E-Catalog UK editor, Digital Cameras
Anton Chijik, edited 19.10.2023
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Model differences:
  • Model Pentax K-5 — Presence of an AA filter, AF operating range from -1 EV to +18 EV
  • Model Pentax K-5 IIs — No AA filter, AF operating range -3 EV to +18 EV
  • Model Pentax K-5 II — Presence of an AA filter, AF operating range from -3 EV to +18 EV

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