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The 16MP Pentax K-5 II DSLR is the company's 2012 flagship camera. It is built around a weather-sealed magnesium alloy and is bundled with the SAFOX X, autofocus sensor. This is designed to work in lower light than any of its rivals (down to -3EV) it will also provide greater accuracy when working with F2.8 and fast lenses. The SAFOX X also features more sophisticated focus tracking, to keep focus when the subject moves off the original focus point.
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
| Effective pixels | 16.3 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 100 to 12800, in 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps (80 to 51200 Extended) |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 mount |
| Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 921,000 |
| Min shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
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| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87″) |
| GPS | Optional |
A good, solid, weather-sealed camera with a tried-and-true sensor, the Pentax K-5 II remains a solid digital SLR that's easy to recommend. With a decided bent toward enthusiast users, the Pentax K-5 II pairs well with the company's line of Limited lenses, and is good to have along with a Weather Resistant lens on a rainy day.
Good for: Enthusiast and pro photographers, particularly those with leanings toward outdoor photography.
Not so good for: Consumer users who are likely to want better access to, and higher performance from live view and movie modes.
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