Specifications
| Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure digital SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash |
| Effective Pixels | 14.6 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS with primary colour filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system Size: 23.4mm x 15.6mm Total Pixels: 15.07 megapixels |
| Colour Depth | 8 bit (JPEG) or 12 bit (RAW) |
| Recorded Pixels | JPEG:14M 4672x3104, 10M 3936x2624, 6M 3072x2048, 2M 1728x1152 Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p30, 1536x1024p30, 640x416p30 |
| Sensitivity | Auto: ISO 100-3200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, expanded range available to ISO 6400, auto ISO range selectable |
| Recording Formats | Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (Exif 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III Movie (compression): AVI (Motion JPG) |
| Image Formats | Compressed: RAW ( PEF ), Non compressed: RAW (DNG) Compressed: JPEG - Baseline Quality Levels: (****: Premium, ***: Best , **: Better, *: Good) |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC memory card |
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount |
| Usable Lens | PENTAX KAF3-, KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses. * Power zoom function available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions. |
| Focusing System | |
| Type | TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII+) |
| Mode | AF-single (with focus lock), AF-continuous, Manual focus |
| Focus Point | Auto, User Selectable, Center |
| AF assist lamp | Available via dedicated AF assist lamp with SAFOX VIII+ system |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering System | TTL open-aperture 77-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information) |
| Metering Modes | (1) Multi-segment metering (2) Center-weighted metering (3) Spot metering |
| Metering Range | EV 0 - 22 (at Standard Output Sensitivity 100 with 50mm F1.4 lens) |
| Exposure Modes | Green, Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) |
| Auto-bracketing | 3 or 5 frames, up to ± 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) |
| AE Lock | available |
| Playback | Mode Selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, colour channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 32, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification (up to 32X, scrollable), Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data) Mode palette: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Image Comparison, Protect, DPOF |
| Digital Filter | Rec. mode: Toy camera, High contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Extract colour, Fish-eye, Custom Playback: Toy Camera, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Retro, Colour (6), High Contrast, Soft Focus, Extract Colour (6), Starburst, Water Colour, Fisheye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Base Parameter Adj, Custom Filter |
| White Balance | Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes, manual and 3 colour temperature selections available * WB fine adjustment available in all modes |
| Shutter | Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Speed: 1/8000 - 30 sec., and bulb |
| Drive Modes | Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), Mirror Lockup (standard, remote), HDR Capture, Multi-Exposure, Interval Continuous FPS - 5.2 FPS (40 JPG Continuous Hi, 15 RAW PEF, 14 RAW DNG) - 3.3 FPS (unlimited JPG Continuous Lo, 17 RAW PEF/DNG |
| Viewfinder | Type: Pentaprism Standard Focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III Field of view: 100% Magnification:0.92X (with 50mm F1.4 lens, infinity, -1m-1) Diopter adjustment:-2.5 - +1.5m-1 |
| Depth of Field Preview | Optical (diaphragm stop down), Digital |
| LCD Monitor | 3.0” TFT IPS (In Plane Switching) colour LCD with brightness/ colour adjustment and AR coating Resolution: 921,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes |
| Live View | Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor Field Of View: 100% Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X AF, 2-10X MF), grid pattern overlay Autofocus: Yes, contrast w/ face detection, contrast, phase difference |
| Built-in Flash | Type: Built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash Guide number: 13 (Standard Output Sensitivity 100/m) Angle of view coverage: 28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm) Flash modes: On, redeye, slow sync, slow sync + redeye, trailing curtain sync, wireless Flash Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +1 EV (1/2EV steps) |
| Flash Synchronization | Hotshoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash, X-sync socket Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec |
| Custom Function | 37 custom-programmable functions available |
| Image Stabilization | Type: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (4 stops max) Electronic level function: Yes, verification via viewfinder and top LCD panel |
| Dust Removal | Type: Image sensor cleaning function by supersonic vibration Dust Alert: available |
| Time | World Time: 75 cities (28 time zones) |
| Language | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone |
| Video Output | HD (1080i30, 720p30, 480p30), NTSC, PAL |
| Power Sources | Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG4 Battery Grip (optional) for second D-LI90 battery or 6X AA batteries Optional AC adapter also available |
| Dimensions | (W x H x D): 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9”) |
| Weight | Without battery or removable memory: 670g (22.9 oz) Loaded and ready: 750g (26.5 oz) |
