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| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Pentax Q10
Q vs Q10 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | Q | G100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | G110 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $749.95 | $749.99 |
| Street Price: | $695.00 | $599.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-09-30 | 2020-07-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.5 oz
(241 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
14.8 oz
(419 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 mm) |
4.6 x
3.2 x
2.1 in. (116 x 83 x 54 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 5.5x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| 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) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 4992 x 3744 (18.7 MP, 4:3), 3328 x 2496 (8.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/30p/15p/8p/4p) 1280x720 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound | MP4 |
| 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 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | 01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF] | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 47mm | 24 - 64mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 8.5mm | 12 - 32mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 2.67x |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.9 - f/8.0 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion: Still image: Max. 2x; Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 4.0x (HD) | |
| 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 | Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Focus/Shutter Priority, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Guide, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter, Focus Switching for Vert/Hor, Focus Ring Lock |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) | EVF: 3680K-dot LCD, 1.46x / 0.73x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +2.0 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,840,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps | Auto, i.ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE | AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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 | Photo Styles: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Scenery, Portrait, Monochrome, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, Cinelike D, Cinelike V, V-Log L, Custom; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 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 | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 6.4 m / 21.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200. | GN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit DNG RAW | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound | MP4 |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type D, Micro) | USB 2.0 Micro-B, HDMI Type-D, 3.5mm External Mic Jack |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI68 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix) | None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3+ | PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
| 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. | Camera does not include a standalone battery charger. Includes AC adapter + USB cable for in-camera charging. |
