- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.4 megapixels
- ISO 125 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Pentax Q10
Q vs Q10 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | Q | S2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $749.95 | $449.95 |
Street Price: | $695.00 | $399.00 |
Date Available: | 2011-09-30 | 2014-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
8.5 oz
(241 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
6.7 oz (190 g) |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 mm) |
4.0 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (101 x 61 x 29 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 14.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 115.28mm2 (13.10mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 2.85 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 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.2 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 189 | |
Image Capture | ||
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) |
4592 x 3072
(14.1 MP,
Other), 3440 x 2296 (7.9 MP, 3:2), 2288 x 1528 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 | 60.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 768x288 (400p) 416x144 (1200p) |
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: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax Q | Nikon 1 |
Lens: | 01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF] | 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 47mm | 30 - 74mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 8.5mm | 11 - 27.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 2.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/1.9 - f/8.0 | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/16 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 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: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
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, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking |
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 | No |
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: | 460,000 dots | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
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): | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps | Auto ISO, 200 - 12800 |
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, Underwater; 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 | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
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 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 |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
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. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
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 | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit DNG RAW | 12-bit NEF RAW |
Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | |
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: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type D, Micro) | HDMI out (Type D, Micro) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.39 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.72 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 3 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.3 | 60.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 6 | |
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): | 0.71 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.274 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.16 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s | |
Startup Time: | 3.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 270 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI68 | Proprietary EN-EL22 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL22a Lithium-ion rechargeabe |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
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+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white. | Available in Black, White, Red and Yellow. |