Pentax KP
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Maker | Ricoh |
Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
Released | January 2017 |
Lens | |
Lens mount | Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode |
Lens | Interchangeable |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | APS-C 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor |
Maximum resolution | 24.32 megapixels (6016×4000) |
Film speed | ISO 100–819,200 in 1, 1⁄2, or ![]() |
The Pentax KP is a 24 megapixel compact APS-C AA-filterless digital SLR camera announced by Ricoh on January 25, 2017. It features a PRIME IV image processor with an "image accelerator unit" that supports its operation up to ISO 819,200. It has a 1/6000s conventional and 1/24,000s electronic shutter (available in Live View). In terms of bracketing modes, it adds depth of field and shutter speed bracketing. The Pentax KP uses the Pentax K-mount interchangeable lens system.
Compared to Pentax K-70
[edit]The Pentax KP is similar in many aspects to the about half year older K-70 but significantly more expensive. The differences are:[1][2]
- The KP has a more vintage, old film SLR looking body and they also have a different button layout.
- The material of the bodies is also different, the KP has a magnesium alloy construction built on a stainless steel chassis whereas the K-70 is made out of plastic.
- The KP can shoot a 7 fps continuous burst, the K-70 is one fps slower.
- The maximum ISO sensitivity is eight times higher on the KP (819,200 vs 102,400).
- The image sensor in the KP has a 0.1 MP resolution advantage
- The KP autofocus features 16 more focus points (27, 25 of them are cross type vs 11, 9 of them are cross type).
- The KP has the option to use electronic shutter instead of a mechanical shutter.
- The K-70 can take 20 more pictures with one battery charge (410 vs 390 shots) and two times longer flash coverage (12 meters vs 6 meters).
- The rear display can only tilt in the KP, the one in the K-70 is fully articulated while using the same LCD panel.
References
[edit]- ^ "Pentax KP Officially Announced - Pentax Announcements". PentaxForums.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Ricoh announces Pentax KP with new Shake Reduction system and 24MP sensor: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
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