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Pros Pros
  • Flexible LCD display and illuminated controls
  • Excellent image quality and high resolution
  • Sturdy weather-sealed build and ergonomic handling
  • Innovative features like Pixel Shift, GPS, and Astrotracer
  • Integrated 5-axis sensor stabilization
Cons Cons
  • Subpar video capabilities and lack of 4K
  • Weak autofocus performance and limited tracking
  • Slow burst rates and buffer clearing
  • Heavy, bulky body design
  • Limited lens selection and ecosystem issues

Announcement date Announcement date February 17, 2016
Launch price Launch price $1,799.95
Sensor Sensor 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 1080p 60p · UHD 0p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS

Announcement date Announcement date February 17, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,799.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Pentax K
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 36.4MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24.0 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-204,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2

RAW formats RAW formats PEF, DNG
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 33 (25 Cross-Type)
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 sec
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.7x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.037M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 60p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 0p
Codecs Codecs H.264

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 2x SD

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes

USB USB USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal Yes

Battery Battery D-LI90
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 760 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 925g (2 lb 0.6 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm (5.37 x 4.33 x 3.37 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 1010g (2 lb 3.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20