Ricoh / Pentax K-500

Ricoh / Pentax K-500 firmware

Ricoh / Pentax · K-500 · Body

Latest firmware for the Ricoh / Pentax K-500 is v1.02.

K-500 specifications

Body type
Compact SLR
Resolution
16.3 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
23.7 × 15.7 mm
Processor
PRIME M
ISO range
100–51600
Fastest shutter
1/6000
Burst rate
6 fps
Battery life
710 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video
MPEG4, H.264
Mount
Pentax KAF2
Weight
646 g
Dimensions
130 × 97 × 71 mm
Weather sealed
No
Price at launch
$18

K-500 firmware changelog

  1. v1.02 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.02 Latest First seen Jul 4, 2026
    Show release notes

    Correspond to HD PENTAX-DA AF REAR CONVER​TER 1.4X AW. Improved stability for general performance.

    • Co​ntents of [Version 1.01] will be also updated.
    Release notes & download

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