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| Predecessor: |
Pentax Q7
Q7 vs Q-S1 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | S2 | Q-S1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $449.95 | $499.95 |
| Street Price: | $399.00 | $349.95 |
| Date Available: | 2014-06-15 | 2014-08-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 6.7 oz (190 g) |
7.2 oz
(203 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.0 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (101 x 61 x 29 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 34 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 115.28mm2 (13.10mm x 8.80mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.60mm x 5.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.85 microns | 1.90 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | 4.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3072
(14.1 MP,
Other), 3440 x 2296 (7.9 MP, 3:2), 2288 x 1528 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.0 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 768x288 (400p) 416x144 (1200p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | Pentax Q |
| Lens: | 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 | 02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF] |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 74mm | 23 - 69mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 11 - 27.5mm | 5 - 15mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/16 | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking | Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto ISO, 200 - 12800 | Auto: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps); Bulb mode up to ISO 1600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, Underwater; All except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative: Creative modes: Pallet, HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Cross Process, and Toy Camera Effect; Motion Snapshot; Best Moment Capture mode | Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, HDR, Quick Macro, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye); HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2; Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 4.9 m / 16.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. | Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | Eye-Fi | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type D, Micro) | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.50 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 270 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL22 | Proprietary D-LI68 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL22a Lithium-ion rechargeabe | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM | Digital Camera Utility 5 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.6+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in Black, White, Red and Yellow. | New body, faster focusing, continuous AF in movies for Performance-series lenses with the exception of the 06 Telephoto Zoom. Also adds Antique and Fade Color effects, but removes Cross Processing and Watercolor effects. Available in 40 color combinations via Pentax's Color To Order system, of which four combinations are also available at retail. |
