- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 819,200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Leica Q
Q vs Q2 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | KP | Q2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | Type No. 4889 | |
Camera Format: | SLR | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1099.50 | $4995.00 |
Street Price: | $998.99 | $5,559.32 |
Date Available: | 2017-02-25 | 2019-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
24.7 oz
(699 g)
includes batteries |
25.3 oz
(718 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.0 in. (132 x 101 x 76 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: | 24.3 | 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: | 3.91 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: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 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: | 7.1 | 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: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 28mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/1.7 - f/16 in 1/3 EV increments | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
17 cm to Infinity 6.7 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | 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 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection 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., 23.3mm 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: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 819200 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 50 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-819200 (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: | 1/24000 - 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 with 86K-pixel RGB sensor: Multi-segment, Center-weighted and 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: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value; Highlight Correction; Shadow Correction; Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing; Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF); Digital filters (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome) | 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 (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller) | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | GN=6m (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): | USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal | |
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): | 7.1 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 35 | 25 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.0 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | 14 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.284 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.083 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.083 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.4 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 390 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: | Available in black or silver. At launch, Pentax will be including all three interchangeable grips in the product bundle in the US market. |