Pentax K-5 II

APS-C, 16.1 MP, 3"
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        Summary Pentax K-5 II

        Prices Price
        Body only
        $665
        With 18-135mm lens
        $930
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        Score Snapsort rank
        Within its price range
        #n/a of 4
        Among similar cameras
        #n/a of 9
        Specifications Key specs
        Sensor size
        Help APS-C 23.7x15.7mm
        Screen resolution
        Help 921k dots
        Megapixels
        Help 16.1 MP
        Movie format
        Help 1080p @ 25fps
        Screen size
        Help 3"
        Light sensitivity
        Help 12,800 ISO
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        Lenses Lenses
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        Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-5 II

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        Pros

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        The Pentax K-5 II vs other recent entry-level DSLRs

        Low light performance Low noise at high ISO Help
        1,235 ISO
        Color depth Good color depth Help
        23.8 bits
        Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
        1. Sensor shift
        Continuous shooting Rapid fire Help
        7 fps
        Battery life Above average battery life Help
        980 shots
        HDR In-camera HDR Help
        Combines multiple exposures
        Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
        100%
        Thickness Thin Help
        2.9"
        Overall image quality Great overall image quality Help
        82.0
        Dynamic range Wide dynamic range Help
        14.1 EV
        Viewfinder size Large viewfinder Help
        0.61x
        Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
        Shoot in extreme weather
        External mic jack External mic jack Help
        Record higher quality audio with a microphone
        Viewfinder Doesn't use battery, see more detail Help
        Pentaprism
        Built-in focus motor Built-in focus motor Help
        Autofocuses with more lenses
        Fastest shutter speed Fast shutter speed Help
        1/8000 of a second

        Cons

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        The Pentax K-5 II vs other recent entry-level DSLRs

        Movie format Full HD Help
        1080p @ 25fps
        Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
        12,800 ISO
        Touch screen No touch screen Help
        More buttons
        Screen flips out Fixed screen Help
        Less flexible
        Lens availability Slightly fewer lenses available Help
        113 lenses
        Announced Old Help
        September 2012
        Weight Heavy Help
        760 g
        Screen size Below average sized screen Help
        3"
        Supports 24p No 24p movies Help
        Missing that film look
        True resolution Lower true resolution Help
        16.1 MP
        Focus points Fewer focus points Help
        11
        Shutter lag Poor shutter lag Help
        225 ms shutter lag
        GPS No GPS Help
        Missing geo-tagging
        Popularity Not so popular Help
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        Discussion

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        Hiren (8:37 AM, April 03, 2013)
        It's not hybrid system. All Pentax DSLR use phase focus system, but in LiveView mode use contrast focus system. This two methods not use simultyniously
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (3:07 PM, February 25, 2013)
        Hey @facebook-1072614052:disqus that will be fixed up by tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (10:21 AM, February 25, 2013)
        The error you publish on the type of focus of the pentax k-5 II should have been fix by now...
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (10:17 AM, February 25, 2013)
        the pentax prime method of focusing is phase detection not contrast detection it uses contrast detection in live view.
         
        Avatar for Chuck Bridgen Chuck Bridgen (2:03 PM, February 07, 2013)
        How is this an "entry level" DSLR? Because it's not a Nikon or Canon??? Why spend $1,200 on a Canon 7D then have to spend another $1,000 (AT LEAST) to get a decent lens for it, when you can get better photos with the Pentax K5II and the kit lens???
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (3:59 PM, January 21, 2013)
        Thank you i hope can change the pentax k5 II specs soon
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (9:30 PM, January 10, 2013)
        Hey @facebook-1072614052:disqus, we are working to fix this error, but it is not an easy thing to fix. Our website currently only allows one type of focus system, these new hybrid systems require a rewrite of our system, which is a big job. It is on our to do list.
        Thanks for your feedback.
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (4:48 PM, January 07, 2013)
        These are the correct specs for the
        Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM
        Type Phase detection
        Focus points 11
        Cross type focus points 9
        Supports continuous yes
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (4:10 PM, January 07, 2013)
        Are you going to fix your error on the autofocus of the pentax k-5 II or are you publishing this error deliberately.
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (4:20 PM, December 04, 2012)
        Could you do something about your error claiming the pentax k-5 II and K-5 IIs don't have phase detection autofocus. First it should be a big hint that they are dslrs and not mirrorless cameras. Every other reviewer says they have phase detection autofocus, and pentax's tech specs also says this.
         
        Avatar for Kevin Rainwater Kevin Rainwater (2:30 PM, November 22, 2012)
        Categorizing the K5-II as an "Entry-level DSLR" is a joke. Are there any editors around here?
         
        Avatar for Mike Svitek Mike Svitek (7:49 PM, October 08, 2012)
        The K-5 II should be placed into the "Professional DSLR" category ... And whats with the contrast detection AF here? It has phase-match sensors (9 are cross-type) and the maximum burst rate is closer to 8fps ... 7.6fps if you want to get specific.
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (0:50 PM, September 19, 2012)
        autofocus works between -3ev to 18ev
         
        Avatar for Andrew Munster Andrew Munster (5:35 PM, September 18, 2012)
        both the k5 ii and k5IIs have phase detection and they have contrast detection for live view and to assist phase detect in custom area focus the k30 has this to. Could you fix this mistake, pentax should not have listed contrast focus first. It Does have phase detection.