Pentax KP

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  • Effective pixels

    24 megapixels

    Max resolution

    6016 x 4000

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    921,000

  • Physical

    132 x 101 x 76 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 2.99″)

  • Body Type

    Mid-size SLR

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100-819200

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Mid-size SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution6016 x 4000
  • Image ratio w:h3:2
  • Effective pixels24 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors25 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorPRIME IV

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100-819200
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets9
  • Custom white balanceYes (3 slots)
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes5-axis, up to 5 stops
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsBest, better, good

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Touch
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoom
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points27
  • Lens mountPentax KAF2
  • Focal length multiplier1.5×

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDTilting
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots921,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT LCD
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeOptical (pentaprism)
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.95× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/6000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/24000 sec
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashYes (via hot shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
  • Continuous drive7.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 12 secs)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±5 (2, 3, 5 frames )
  • WB BracketingYes

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, H.264
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMINo (requires SlimPort adapter)
  • Microphone portYes
  • Headphone portNo
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notes802.11 b/g/n
  • Remote controlYes (via remote cable or smartphone)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedYes
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionD-LI109 lithium-ion battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)390
  • Weight (inc. batteries)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
  • Dimensions132 x 101 x 76 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 2.99″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingYes
  • GPSOptional