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DXO Mark Scores
Overall Score
79
Color Depth
23.7 bits
Dynamic Range
13.1 EV
Low-Light ISO
1087
Pentax K-500 Sensor & Image Quality
Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Size:APS-C
Resolution:16
Dimensions:23.7 x 15.7 mm
Max Resolution:4928 x 3264
ISO Range:100 - 51600
Boosted ISO:0
RAW Support
Autofocus System
Focus Points
11
9 cross-type
AF Features
Phase Detection
Contrast Detection
Face Detection
Tracking
Touch AF
Continuous
Single
Multi-Area
Selective
Center Point
Video Capabilities
1920 x 1080
Formats:MPEG-4, H.264
Resolutions:
1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Audio
Mic Port
Headphone Port
Screen & Viewfinder
LCD Screen
Resolution:921
Type:Fixed Type
Touchscreen
Viewfinder
Type:Optical (pentaprism)
Resolution:no electronic viewfinder
Shooting Performance
Continuous Shooting
6
Shutter Speed:30 - 6000
Image Stabilization:
Shooting Modes
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Metering Modes
Multi-Segment
Center-Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
AF Area
Exposure Compensation:
Custom White Balance
Connectivity
HDMI:
USB:USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless:None
GPS
Storage & Battery
Storage
Slots:1
Type:SD/SDHC/SDXC
Pentax K-500 Physical Specifications
Dimensions:130 x 97 x 71mm
Weight:646 grs
Durability
Weather Sealed
Dust Proof
Water Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Lens System
Mount:Pentax KAF2
Focal Length Multiplier:1.5×
Available Lenses:163
Manual Focus
Flash
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Modes:Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Additional Features
Self Timer
Timelapse
Live View