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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Pentax Q10
Q vs Q10
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Model Number: |
Q |
J1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$749.95 |
$649.95 |
Street Price: |
$695.00 |
$499.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-09-30 |
2011-10-20 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
8.5 oz
(241 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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14.0 oz
(396 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in.
(98 x
58 x
31 mm)
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4.2 x
2.4 x
1.2 in.
(106 x
61 x
30 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Aptina |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.4 |
10.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
3.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
5.5x |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
47 |
56 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.2 |
21.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.1 |
11.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
189 |
372 |
Image Resolution: |
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), 3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 2592
(6.7 MP,
1:1), 2688 x 2016
(5.4 MP,
4:3), 2688 x 1792
(4.8 MP,
3:2), 2688 x 1512
(4.1 MP,
16:9), 2016 x 2016
(4.1 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) |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944
(5.6 MP,
Other), 1936 x 1296
(2.5 MP,
Other), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1280 x 720
(0.9 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW |
JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.3 |
57.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p)
640x240 (400)
320x120 (1200)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax Q |
Nikon 1 |
Lens: |
01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF] |
1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
47mm |
27 -
81mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
8.5mm |
10 -
30mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.9 - f/8.0 |
f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
40.5mm |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps |
Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum |
Scene Auto Selector can select from: Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Close up, Auto. |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 5, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200. |
Lens dependent. |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/60 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit DNG RAW |
12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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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: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR |
Optional ML-L3 |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI out (Type D, Micro) |
HDMI out (Type C, Mini) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.39 |
1.44 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.72 |
1.48 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
3 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.3 |
57.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
6 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.71 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.274 seconds |
0.072 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
1.16 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.074 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag:
Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s |
Full Autofocus lag:
Auto-area AF mode = 0.232s |
Startup Time: |
3.7 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI68 |
Proprietary EN-EL20 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix) |
ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3+ |
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Notes & Features: |
World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white. |
New "Nikon CX format" compact system camera. New Nikon 1 lens mount, 2.7x crop factor, dual core EXPEED 3 processor, new advanced hybrid AF system, Full HD movies, up to 60fps burst at full resolution. Available in white, pink, red, silver, black.
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