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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K-50
K-50 vs K-70 |
Leica Q
Q vs Q2 |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-70 | Q2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | Type No. 4889 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $649.95 | $4995.00 |
| Street Price: | $596.95 | $5,446.50 |
| Date Available: | 2016-07-30 | 2019-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
39.6 oz
(1,122 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
25.3 oz
(718 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.7 x
2.9 in. (126 x 93 x 74 mm) |
5.1 x
3.1 x
3.6 in. (130 x 80 x 92 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 47.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Optional | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| 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: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
8368 x 5584
(46.7 MP,
3:2), 6704 x 4472 (30.0 MP, 3:2), 4668 x 3128 (14.6 MP, Other), 3136 x 2096 (6.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 2240 x 1496 (3.4 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3424 x 2288 (7.8 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.1 | 20.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/60p/30p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) | n/a |
| Lens: | smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR | Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 203mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | 28mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) | f/1.7 - f/16 in 1/3 EV increments |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
17 cm to Infinity 6.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 62.0mm | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.25x, 1.8x, 2.7x crop modes (35, 50, 75 mm eq.) | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX X TTL phase-matching - 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center); Hybrid PD/CD AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes | Contrast-detect AF: Single zone (225 fields), multi-field, face recognition, subject tracking, optional setting/shutter release by touching the monitor; Manual focus with focus peaking and magnification available |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen | EVF: 3.68M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 4:3 aspect ratio, -4 to +3 diopter, 21mm eye relief, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | 0.76x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 102400 | 50000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 50 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-102400 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Flash, Gray Card, Kelvin Setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/40000 - 120 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-field, 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 Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum), Digital Filter (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome ); Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; HDR (Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR); D-RANGE Compensation (Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction); Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF) | Sport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Fireworks, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping, Miniature Effect, Panorama and HDR |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | 24.0 megapixels | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128) | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=12m (ISO 100) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/500 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| 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): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.1 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 47 | 25 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | 14 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.272 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.095 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.14 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.093 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 410 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI109 | Proprietary BP-SCL4 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 | Leica FOTOS App |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
