General | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| Brand | | Pentax | | | |
| Lowest price | | Unknown | | | |
| Announced | | September 2008 | | | |
Sensor | | |
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| Type | | CCD | | | |
| Crop factor | | 1.5x | | | |
| Megapixels | | 10 MP | | | |
| Light sensitivity | | 3,200 ISO | | | |
| Light sensitivity (boost) | | None | | | |
| Sensor cleaning | | Unknown | | | |
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Sensor (Advanced) | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| True resolution | | 10 MP | | | |
| Native resolution | | 3872 × 2592 | | | |
| Pixel size | | 36.8 µm² | | | |
Screen | | |
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| Type | | LCD | | | |
| Size | | 2.7" | | | |
| Resolution | | 230k dots | | | |
| Touch screen | | No | | | |
| Flips out | | No | | | |
| Live view | | No | | | |
Lenses | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| Lens availability | | 113 lenses | | | |
| Lens mount | | Pentax K | | | |
Form factor | | |
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| Size | | 123×92×68 mm | | | |
| Depth | | 2.7" | | | |
| Weight | | 590 g | | | |
| Interchangeable lenses | | Yes | | | |
| Waterproof | | No | | | |
| Weather sealed | | No | | | |
| Built-in focus motor | | Yes | | | |
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Viewfinder | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| Type | | Pentamirror | | | |
| Viewfinder size | | 0.55x | | | |
| Coverage | | 96% | | | |
Movies | | |
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| Format | | None | | | |
| Autofocus | | None | | | |
Features | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| Panorama | | No | | | |
| HDR | | No | | | |
| 3D | | No | | | |
| Image stabilization | | - Sensor shift
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| Supports RAW | | Yes | | | |
| GPS | | No | | | |
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Performance | | |
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| Startup delay | | Unknown | | | |
| Shutter lag | | Unknown | | | |
| Battery life | | Unknown | | | |
| Continuous shooting | | 3.5 fps | | | |
Focus system | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| Autofocus | | Contrast detection | | | |
| Focus points | | Unknown | | | |
| Cross type focus points | | Unknown | | | |
Shutter | | |
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| Max | | 1/4000s | | | |
| Min | | 30s | | | |
Flash | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| Built-in flash | | Yes | | | |
| Popup | | Yes | | | |
| External connection | | Yes | | | |
Storage | | |
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| Storage slots | | 1 | | | |
| Supported formats | | - SD
- SDHC
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DXO Mark Scores | compared to recent entry-level DSLRs | |
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| Image quality | | 64.0 | | | |
| Color depth | | 22.4 bits | | | |
| Dynamic range | | 11.4 EV | | | |
| Low light performance | | 513 ISO | | | |
