Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Comparison

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Memory Type Although some cameras do have some memory built in, most users benefit from using higher capacity flash memory cards to store more pictures and/or longer videos. Generally speaking, Digital SLRs and the more advanced standard cameras use CompactFlash and Microdrive cards, while the rest use either a form of Memory Stick (Sony), xD-Picture Card (Olympus & Fuji), or Secure Digital Card (most other brands). Many cameras using xD cards also use SmartMedia, as many SD compatible cameras can also use MultiMedia Cards (MMC).

LCD Screen Size Digital Cameras generally have a miniature LCD monitor on the back to preview pictures that have been taken. LCD Screen Size is the length of that monitor measured diagonally.

Megapixels

Camera Type

Lens Mount

Image Stabilization

Waterproof

Weight Weight of the digital camera including memory card (if applicable) and batteries. SLR camera weights are body only.

Optical Zoom This number tells you how much larger the camera can make its subject appear simply through a slide of the lens. In other words, a camera with 3X Optical Zoom can make a subject appear 3 times larger in the frame. Optical zoom is generally preferred to digital zoom, since it can magnify an image without losing picture quality.

Image Processor

Effective Megapixels

Total Pixels This tells you the total number of pixels that are recorded when you take a picture. The more Megapixels a camera has, the higher the resolution of its pictures will be. For example, a camera that can take 1280x1024 resolution pictures can capture 1,310,720 pixels, or 1.3 MP. Conversely, a 5MP camera can take pictures up to 2592x1944, or 5,038,848, pixels (Megapixel ratings are generally estimates). Higher resolution pictures are not only larger when viewed on your computer, they are necessary to make larger, high-quality prints.

Image Sensor An image sensor records the brightness on each photosite when the shutter is open, it is stored as a set of numbers that can then be used to set the color and brightness of dots on the screen or ink on the printed page to reconstruct the image. There are two main types of image sensors CCD (charge-coupled device) and CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor). CMOS are generally cheaper to produce and consume less power, but are also less sensative than CCD. However both produce roughly the same quality image.

Lens Features

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)

Lens Mount

Focal Length

Optical Zoom This number tells you how much larger the camera can make its subject appear simply through a slide of the lens. In other words, a camera with 3X Optical Zoom can make a subject appear 3 times larger in the frame. Optical zoom is generally preferred to digital zoom, since it can magnify an image without losing picture quality.

Camera Type

Digital Zoom

Storage

Memory Card Support Although some cameras do have some memory built in, most users benefit from using higher capacity flash memory cards to store more pictures and/or longer videos. Generally speaking, Digital SLRs and the more advanced standard cameras use CompactFlash and Microdrive cards, while the rest use either a form of Memory Stick (Sony), xD-Picture Card (Olympus & Fuji), or Secure Digital Card (most other brands). Many cameras using xD cards also use SmartMedia, as many SD compatible cameras can also use MultiMedia Cards (MMC).

Other Features

Environmental Protection

Flash

LCD Screen Size Digital Cameras generally have a miniature LCD monitor on the back to preview pictures that have been taken. LCD Screen Size is the length of that monitor measured diagonally.

Image Stabilization

Camera Body Only

Interface Connection

Maximum Video Capture Resolution

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Weight Weight of the digital camera including memory card (if applicable) and batteries. SLR camera weights are body only.

Reference

Warranty Information

URL

Additional Specifications

Maximum Diopter Adjustment

Longest Shutter Speed

Minimum Diopter Adjustment

Wide Angle

ISO Sensitivity

Shortest Shutter Speed

Built-in Flash

GPS

Shutter Lag Time

HD Movie Mode

Analog Video Out

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)

Battery Include

Battery Rechargeable

Language Support

Product Series

White Balance Modes

Viewfinder Type

Exposure Control

Lens Construction

Autofocus Points

Battery Built-in

Number of Batteries Support

Maximum Frame Rate

Maximum Image Resolution

Camera Modes

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Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Kit w/ 18 mm-55 mm Lens

Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Kit w/ 18 mm-55 mm...

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  • 4.7

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    $929.00 - $1,758.61

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    Secure Digital (SD) Card|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card|Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

    3 in

    16.3 Megapixel

    Digital SLR Camera

    Pentax KAF2

    Optical

    Waterproof

    N/A

    N/A

     

    16.3 Megapixel

    16900000

    CMOS

     

    N/A

    Pentax KAF2

    N/A

    3 X

    Digital SLR Camera

    N/A

     

    Secure Digital (SD) Card|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card|Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

     

    Waterproof

    Auto Flash|Flash OFF|Flash ON|Red-eye Reduction|Rear-curtain Sync|Slow Sync|Flash Exposure Compensation

    3 in

    Optical

    Body with Lens Kit

    N/A

    1920 x 1080

     

    3.82"

    5.16"

    2.87"

    1.46 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited

    Manufacturer Link

     

    1.5

    30 Second

    -2.5

    No

    ISO 12800

    1/8000 Second

    Yes

    N/A

    N/A

    Yes

    Yes

    27.50 mm to 84.50 mm (Lens 1)

    Yes

    Yes

    Japanese

    K

    Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent (D, N, W, L) Tungsten Flash CTE Manual

    SLR

    Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Manual

    11 Elements in 8 Groups

    11

    No

    1

    30 fps

    4928 x 3264

    Scene Modes: Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Muted Monochrome Reversal Film Bleach Bypass

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    Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Green Digital Camera

    Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Green Digital Camera

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  • 3.9

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    $244.00 - $297.46

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    Secure Digital (SD) Card

    2.7"

    14 Megapixel

    Compact Camera

    N/A

    Electronic

    Waterproof

    5

    5

     

    14 Megapixel

    14.5 Megapixel

    CCD

     

    1.10" to 5.51"

    N/A

    0.20" to 0.98"

    5x

    Compact Camera

    6.7x

     

    Secure Digital (SD) Card

     

    Waterproof

    Auto Flash

    2.7"

    Electronic

    N/A

    N/A

    1280 x 720

     

    2.30"

    4.50"

    1.10"

    5 oz

     

    1 Year Limited

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    4 Second

    N/A

    No

    ISO 6400

    1/1500 Second

    Yes

    Yes

    37 ms

    Yes

    Yes

    28 mm to 140 mm

    Yes

    Yes

    Chinese (Traditional)

    N/A

    Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluorescent Manual mode

    No

    Programmed AE Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Priority

    11 Elements in 9 Groups

    9

    No

    1

    30 fps

    4288 x 3216

    Shooting Modes: Auto Picture Night Scene Movie Underwater Underwater Movie Digital Microscope (2M) Landscape Flower Portrait Digital Wide (5M) Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 4M) Surf & Snow Kids Pet Sport Fireworks Candlelight Night Scene Portrait Text Food Digital Panorama (2M per frame) Frame Composite (3M or 2M) Report (1280x960) Green

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    Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

    Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

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  • 4.7

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    $829.00 - $1,608.89

    Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only
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    Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

    3 in

    16.3 Megapixel

    Digital SLR Camera

    Pentax KAF2

    Optical

    Waterproof

    23.36

    N/A

     

    16.3 Megapixel

    16900000 cpi

    CMOS

     

    N/A

    Pentax KAF2

    N/A

    N/A

    Digital SLR Camera

    N/A

     

    Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

     

    Waterproof

    Accessory Shoe|Built-in Flash

    3 in

    Optical

    Body Only

    A/V (RCA Composite)|HDMI|USB

    1920 x 1080

     

    3.82 in

    5.16 in

    2.87 in

    1.46 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited Warranty

    Manufacturer Link

     

    1.5

    30 Second

    -2.5

    No

    ISO 12800

    1/8000 Second

    Yes

    N/A

    N/A

    Yes

    Yes

    Not Applicable

    Yes

    Yes

    Japanese

    K

    Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent (D, N, W, L) Tungsten Flash CTE Manual

    SLR

    Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Manual

    Not Applicable

    11

    No

    1

    30 fps

    4928 x 3264

    Scene Modes: Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Muted Monochrome Reversal Film Bleach Bypass

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