
Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR (Body Only)
Weather-sealed 16.3MP DSLR with fast continuous shooting and rugged build for serious outdoor photography.
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Overview
Key Features
16.3-megapixel CMOS sensor; 80-12800 ISO range with improved noise performance
Body only; lenses sold separately
Widescreen 1080p HD video at 25 FPS, with sound via built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
6-7fps captures fast action shots; 11-point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp and light wavelength sensor
Large 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution; fully weather-sealed and coldproof design
SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update)
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Fully weather-sealed and coldproof body allows reliable shooting in harsh outdoor conditions
- 6-7fps continuous shooting captures fast action effectively for a mid-range DSLR
- High-resolution 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots provides sharp image review and live view
- 16.3MP CMOS sensor with ISO 80-12800 delivers good image quality across a wide sensitivity range
- Compatible with the extensive Pentax K-mount lens library
👎 Cons
- Video is limited to 25fps at 1080p with no 60fps option for smooth slow-motion footage
- The 11-point autofocus system has fewer focus points than many competing DSLRs of its era
- Body-only purchase means adding a lens increases the total cost significantly
- No built-in Wi-Fi or GPS for wireless image transfer or geotagging
- LCD is fixed and does not tilt or articulate for awkward shooting angles