Pentax KP
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. 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]
The Pentax KP is similar in many aspects to the about half year older K-70 but significantly more expensive. The differences are:- 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.
- The image sensor in the KP has a 0.1 MP resolution advantage
- The KP autofocus features 16 more focus points.
- 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 and two times longer flash coverage.
- The rear display can only tilt in the KP, the one in the K-70 is fully articulated while using the same LCD panel.