Pentax Q
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    12.4 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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  • Left side
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Key points

White balance presets

9

Height

57.5 in

Width

98 in

Display size

3 in

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Weak points

Effective pixels

12.4 MP

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

5.53 x

Normal focus range (wide angle)

20 cm

Integrated lens

No

Orientation sensor

No

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Expert reviews

DPReview

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Cameras Reviewed.com

The Pentax Q is one of several new mirrorless systems launching this year and it differentiates itself from the pack in a big way: by being as small...

PCMAG

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DigitalVersus

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CNet UK

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Imaging Resource

It wasn't long ago I had the pleasure of running around town with one of the largest interchangeable lens cameras on the market, the Pentax 645D. It...

Photography Blog

The new Pentax Q is the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera. At its heart is a back illuminated 12.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) June 2011
Street price (US) 749.95 $
Released (FR) June 2011
Colors
White
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.4 MP
Type CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Pentax Q
Focal length multiplier 5.53 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 460000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1000 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 250
Size and weight
57.5 in
31 in
98 in
200 oz
Pentax Q
Height 57.5 in
Width 98 in
Deep 31 in
Weight 200 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 1:1
3:2
4:3
16:9
ISO min 125
ISO max 6400
White balance presets 9
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 20 cm
Number of focus points 25
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 5.6 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Mono
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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