Pentax K-5 vs Pentax KP
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax KP Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and KP (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-5 was introduced 7 years earlier than the KP which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-5 grades vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax KP
K-5 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-5
KP | K-5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | December 2010 | More modern by 74 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax KP
K-5 | KP | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 has external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the K-5 and the KP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and KP.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax KP to offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged K-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-5 | Pentax KP |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-12-18 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 pictures | 390 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $800 | $747 |