Model DescriptionTypeTTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera
Lens MountPENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Compatible LensKAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens
Image Capture UnitImage SensorPrimary color filter, CMOS. Size: 35.9 x 24.0 (mm)
Effective PixelsApprox. 36.40 megapixels
Total PixelsApprox. 36.77 megapixels
Dust RemovalImage sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II"
Sensitivity
(Standard output)ISO AUTO/100 to 819200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)
Image StabilizerSensor-shift shake reduction (SRII: Shake Reduction)(5-axis)
AA Filter SimulatorMoiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracketing(2 images)/Bracketing (3 images)
File FormatsFile formatRAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant
Recorded Pixels[35mm Full Frame]
JPEG: L(36M:7360x4912), M(22M:5760x3840), S(12M:4224x2816), XS(2M:1920x1280)
RAW: (36M:7360x4912)
[APS-C size]
JPEG: L(15M:4800x3200), M(12M:4224x2816), S(8M:3456x2304), XS(2M:1920x1280)
RAW: (15M:4800x3200)
Quality LevelRAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available
Color SpacesRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage MediumSD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards)
Dual SD slotSequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/JPEG, Image copy between slots possible
Storage FolderFolder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX")
Recording FileFile Name: "IMGP****" or User assigned file name
File name numbering: Sequential, Reset
ViewfinderTypePentaprism Finder
Coverage (FOV)Approx. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 0.70x (50mmF1.4 at infinity)
Eye-Relief LengthApprox. 20.6mm (from the view window), Approx. 21.7mm (from the center of lens)
Diopter AdjustmentApprox. -3.5m to + 1.2m-1
Focusing ScreenFixed Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
Viewfinder OverlayAF Points, Grid Display, Electronic Level, AF Frame, Spot Metering Frame, Crop
Live ViewTypeTTL method using image sensor
Focusing MechanismContrast detection (Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot)
Focus Peaking: ON/OFF
DisplayField of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x),
Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning, Composition Adjustment
LCD MonitorTypeWide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass. Flexible-tilt.
Size3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)
DotsApprox. 1037K dots
AdjustmentBrightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable
Outdoor View SettingAdjustable ±2 step
Night Vision LCD DisplayON/OFF
White BalanceTypeMethod using a combination of the image sensor and the light source detection sensor
White BalanceAUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image
Fine AdjustmentAdjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Autofocus SystemTypeTTL: Phase-matching autofocus
Focus SensorSAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)
Brightness RangeEV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature)
AF ModeSingle AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C)
AF Point SelectionSpot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points)
AF Assist LightDedicated LED AF assist light
MeteringTypeTTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering
Metering RangeEV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)
Exposure ModeScene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5
EV Compensation±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected)
AE LockButton type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
ShutterTypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
* Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution
Shutter SpeedAuto:1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual:1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min.)
LV Electronic ShutterON/OFF
Drive ModesMode SelectionStill Image:
Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Remote Control (0s., 3s., Continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror-up (Possible to use with Remote Control), Multi-Exposure (Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream
Movie:
Remote Control
* Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer/Remote Control.
Continuous Shooting[35mm full-frame]
Max. approx. 4.4 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 70 frames, RAW: up to approx. 17 frames
Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 20 frames
Max. approx. 0.7 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 100 frames
[APS-C size]
Max. approx. 6.4 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 50 frames
Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 70 frames
Max. approx. 1.0 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 100 frames
*ISO100
Multi-ExposureComposite Mode(Additive/Average/Bright)
Number of Shots(2 to 2000 images)
Interval Shooting[Interval Shooting]
Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 images, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time
[Interval Composite]
Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 images, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Composite Mode: Additive/Average/Bright, Save Process: On/Off
[Interval Movie]
Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Standby Interval: Min・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 images (8 to 500 images at 4K), Start Interval:Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time
[Star Stream]
Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Standby Interval: Min・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 images (8 to 500 images at 4K), Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Fade-out: Off/Low/Medium/High
External FlashFlash ModesAuto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
* Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires 2 or more dedicated external flash
Sync Speed1/200sec.
Flash Exposure Compensation'-2.0~+1.0EV
Capture SettingsCustom ImageAuto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Cross ProcessRandom, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3
Digital FilterExtract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome
Clarity'Adjustable ±4 step
Skin ToneType1/Type2
HDRAuto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function
Pixel Shift ResolutionAvailable, Motion Correction ON/OFF, Image Stabilization On
Lens CorrectionDistortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction
D-RANGE CompensationHighlight Correction, Shadow Correction
Noise ReductionSlow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR
GPSGPS Logging (Logging Interval, Logging Duration, Memory Card Options), GPS Time Sync
Electronic CompassAvailable
AstrotracerPossible
Horizon CorrectionSR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees
Composition AdjustmentAdjustment range of ±1.5mm up, down, left or right (1mm when rotated); Rotating range of 1 degree
Electronic LevelDisplayed in viewfinder (Horizontal and vertical); Displayed on LCD monitor (Horizontal and vertical)
MovieFile FormatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV)
Recorded PixelsFull HD(1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
HD (1280x720, 60p/50p)
SoundBuilt-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction
Recording TimeUp to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Custom ImagesAuto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Cross ProcessingRandom, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3.
Digital FilterExtract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome
PlaybackPlayback ViewSingle frame, Multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16, 100% display and quick magnification available), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) , Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show,
DeleteDelete single image, delete all, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image
Digital FilterBase Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome
RAW DevelopmentRAW file select:
Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder
RAW Development Parameter:
White Balance, Custom Image, Sensitivity, Clarity, Skin Tone, Digital filter, HDR, Pixel Shift Resolution, Shadow Correction, High-ISO NR, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, File Format (JPEG/TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space
EditImage Rotation, Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available),
Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Saving RAW data in buffer memory, Image Copy
CustomizationUSER ModeUp to 5 settings can be saved
Custom Functions26 items
Mode Memory17 items
Button CustomizationFx1 Button, Fx2 Button (One Push File Format, Outdoor View Setting, Flash Mode, Pixel Shift Resolution, Shake Reduction, Horizon Correction, Electronic Level) AF Button (AF1/ AF2/ Cancel AF)
Preview Dial (Optical Preview/Digital Preview)
Various settings for the action of the e-dials in each exposure mode can also be saved.
AF CustomizationAF.S: Focus-priority/ Release-priority
1st Frame Action in AF.C: Release-priority/Auto/Focus-priority
Action in AF.C Continuous: Focus-priority, Auto, FPS-priority
Hold AF Status: OFF, Low, Medium, High
AF in Interval Shooting: Locks focus at 1st exposure, Adjusts focus for each shot
AF with Remote Control: Off/On
Operation Control LockType1: E-Dial, EV Compensation, ISO, Green Button, AE Lock
Type2: 4-way controller, AF point change button, Change AF Point, OK Button, Menu Button
Text SizeStandard, Large
World TimeWorld Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
LanguageEnglish, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
AF Fine Adjustment±10 step, Uniform adjustment, Individual adjustment (up to 20 can be saved)
Illumination SettingsLCD Panel (High/Low/Off), Backside Controls (High/Low/Off), Lens Mount (On/Off), Card Slot/Connector (On/Off)
Indicator LampsWi-Fi (High/Low/Off), GPS (High/Low/Off), Self-timer (On/Off), Remote Control (On/Off)
Copyright InformationNames of "Photographer" and "Copyright Holder" are embedded to the image file.
Revision history can be checked using the provided software.
GPS/Electronic CompassSatellitesGPS, QZSS, SBAS(WAAS/EGNOS/GAGAN/MSAS)
Reception FrequencyL1 1575.42MHz
Recorded InformationLatitude, Longitude, Altitude, Time (UTC), Direction
GeodesicsWorld Geodetic System (WGS84)
GPS LoggingKML format, Logging Interval: 5/10/15/30sec. /1min., Logging Duration: 1-24hr. (Up to 9hours at Logging Interval 5sec. Up to 18hrs. at Logging Interval 10sec.)
Electronic CompassAzimuth calculation using triaxial geomagnetic sensor and triaxial acceleration sensor, True north standard
Power SupplyBattery TypeRechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90P
AC AdapterAC Adapter Kit K-AC167(Optional)
Battery LifeNumber of recordable images: Approx.: 670 images
Playback time: Approx. 340 minutes
* With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard.
Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition.
InterfacesConnection PortUSB2.0 (micro B), External power supply terminal, External cable switch terminal, X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D) , Stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal
USB ConnectionMSC/PTP
Wireless LANStandardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency (Center Frequency)2412MHz~2462MHz (1ch~11ch)
SecurityAuthentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES
Dimensions and WeightDimensionsApprox. 136.5mm (W) x110mm (H) x 85.5mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
WeightApprox. 1010g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card),
Approx. 925g (body only)
Operating EnvironmentTemperature-10°C~40°C (14°F~104°F)
Humidity85% or less (no condensation)