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While the [[Pentax K-7|K-7]] DLSR from [[Pentax]] had been generally praised as offering good build quality and ergonomics in a compact package, its 14 megapixel [[sensor]] from [[Samsung]] had been criticized as not quite competitive with its peers (or even with Pentax's own much cheaper [[Pentax K-x|K-x]]). Accordingly, the K-7's 2010 replacement, the '''Pentax K-5''', switched to a new 16 Mp sensor from [[Sony]]. This chip made quite a splash with technically-minded review sites, taking the top spots in performance among its APS-C sensor contemporaries<REF>[http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/DxOMark-review-for-the-Pentax-K5 Pentax K-5 analyzed] by [http://www.dxomark.com/ DxO Labs].</REF>. (A nearly-identical chip is apparently used in the [[Nikon D5100]] and [[Sony Alpha DSLR-A580|Sony A580]]<REF>[http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-sensors/%28appareil1%29/676|0/%28appareil2%29/698|0/%28appareil3%29/685|0/%28onglet%29/0/%28brand%29/Pentax/%28brand2%29/Nikon/%28brand3%29/Sony Pentax K-5, Nikon D5100, and Sony Alpha A580 sensor raw comparison] from [http://www.dxomark.com/ DxO Mark].</REF>.)
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.The '''Pentax K-5''' is an enthusiast APS-C DSLR which was produced by Pentax from late 2010 to late 2012. It was discontinued and replaced by the [[Pentax K-5 II]]. It uses the 16.3 MP sensor also seen in the [[Nikon D7000]], which was produced by [[Sony]]. Cosmetically, the camera is very similar to the [[Pentax K-7]], but features an updated sensor and SAFOX IX+ AF module<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131203072543/http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/digital-slr/pentax-k5.html Pentax K-5 - Overview] (archived) at [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/index.html Ricoh Imaging]</ref>. The camera is fully weather-sealed. It can shoot continuously at 7fps with shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. It features a 0.92x magnification viewfinder with 100% coverage.
  
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===Reception===
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The K-5 otherwise kept most of the same feature set as the K-7, including a weather-sealed magnesium-alloy body, sensor-shift shake reduction, and full support for legacy [[K-mount lens]]es (the body is able to set the aperture of Pentax manual-focus lenses dating back to the 1983 Pentax-A series). The K-5 did add an update to the autofocus system, and video recording was increased to 1080p "full HD."
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The K-5 was received well by reviewers and garnered high praise. Reviewers cited the High-ISO image quality, bright viewfinder and exceptional build quality.
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| [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk5/21 Dpreview] || 83% (Gold award)
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| [http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/dslrs/129285/1/pentax-k-5-review Amateur Photographer] || 85%
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| [http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Pentax/K5 Dxomark] || 82%
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*[https://www.manualslib.com/products/Pentax-K-5-98459.html Pentax K-5 user manual] at [https://www.manualslib.com/ Manualslib]
  
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*[http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/K5/K5A.HTM Pentax K-5 reviewed] by [http://www.imaging-resource.com/ Imaging Resource]
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*[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk5/ K-5 review] at [http://www.dpreview.com/ DPReview.com]
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 25 April 2023

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K-5 with DA Limited 21mm f/3.2 wideangle
image by nubobo (Image rights)

.The Pentax K-5 is an enthusiast APS-C DSLR which was produced by Pentax from late 2010 to late 2012. It was discontinued and replaced by the Pentax K-5 II. It uses the 16.3 MP sensor also seen in the Nikon D7000, which was produced by Sony. Cosmetically, the camera is very similar to the Pentax K-7, but features an updated sensor and SAFOX IX+ AF module[1]. The camera is fully weather-sealed. It can shoot continuously at 7fps with shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. It features a 0.92x magnification viewfinder with 100% coverage.

Reception

The K-5 was received well by reviewers and garnered high praise. Reviewers cited the High-ISO image quality, bright viewfinder and exceptional build quality.

Source Review Score
Dpreview 83% (Gold award)
Amateur Photographer 85%
Dxomark 82%


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Frosty K-5 demonstrates its environmental seals
image by Kurt Bauschardt (Image rights)


Notes

  1. ↑ Pentax K-5 - Overview (archived) at Ricoh Imaging

Links

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