The ME Super has an electronic focal plane shutter with metal curtains and a vertical movement.

The hotshoe features an additional shoe contact for dedicated Pentax flash units, not seen on the preceding ME.

This feature was lost in later, more fully automatic models such as the Pentax Super-A, contributing to the long-lasting popularity of the ME Super.

LEDs display the shutter speed and inform of over/under exposure, possibility of shake, use of the EV-compensation and use of Manual mode.

Pentax ME Super supports a manual ISO range from 12 - 1600 ASA which can be configured using a dial located on the top of the camera.