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Pentax K5 vs Pentax KP
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Pentax K5

Pentax K5 camera image
57%

Pentax KP

pentax kp
Winner!
72%
Pentax K5
vs
Pentax KP
Price
Brand
Pentax
Pentax
Model
K5
KP
Released
2010
2017
Announcement Date
September 20, 2010
January 25, 2017
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
60%
79%
Megapixels
16.3 MP
24 MP
Image Resolution
4928 x 3264 px
6016 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.7 x 23.7 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
7 fps
7 fps
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF2
Pentax KAF2
Image Processor
Prime II
Prime IV
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
12,800
819,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
80
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
51200
819200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 6000 s
Autofocus Points
11
27
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, MOV
Features
Features
54%
68%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT 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%
21%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
D-LI90
D-LI109
Battery Life
980 shots
390 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
82%
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
23.7 bits
N/A
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.1 EVs
N/A
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1162
N/A
Scores
Main Features
N/A
80%
Extra Features
N/A
76%
Construction and Durability
N/A
100%
Handling and Ergonomics
N/A
73%
Value for Money
N/A
80%
Total Score
N/A
81%
User Scores
B&H photo video
267 reviews
N/A
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