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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-50
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-5 IIs
57%
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Pentax K-50

Pentax K-50 camera image
57%
Pentax K-5 IIs
vs
Pentax K-50
Price
Brand
Pentax
Pentax
Model
K-5 IIs
K-50
Released
2012
2013
Announcement Date
September 11, 2012
June 12, 2013
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
60%
62%
Megapixels
16.3 MP
16.28 MP
Image Resolution
4928 x 3264 px
4928 x 3264 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.7 x 23.7 mm
15.7 x 23.7 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
7 fps
6 fps
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Image Processor
Prime II
Prime M
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
12,800
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
80
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
51200
51200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 6000 s
Autofocus Points
11
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
57%
57%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
25 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
Motion JPEG
MPEG-4
Features
Features
54%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
921,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
43%
24%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
D-LI90P
D-LI109
Battery Life
980 shots
410 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
82%
79%
Portrait (Color Depth)
23.9 bits
23.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.1 EVs
13 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1208
1120
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
101 reviews
162 reviews
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