PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Q10 digital lens-interchangeable camera, which offers all the features and benefits of the digital lens-interchangeable camera system in its super-compact, ultra-lightweight body.
Launched as the latest model of the PENTAX Q series, offering casual, carefree digital-SLR-quality photography to everyone, the PENTAX Q10 was developed based on the popular PENTAX Q (launched in August 2011) — the world’s smallest, lightest digital lens-interchangeable camera.* Thanks to a newly adopted CMOS image sensor and an upgraded algorithm, it delivers much-improved basic performance, such as higher-quality images and faster AF operation. At the same time, it retains all the creative features of its predecessor — including the bokeh control function to create a defocused effect typical of an SLR camera, and the Smart Effect modes to apply various filters with a simple turn of the dial — allowing the photographer to produce more personalized images with minimal effort. While its overall exterior design closely resembles the PENTAX Q, which was designed as a miniaturized version of a full-scale digital SLR camera, the PENTAX Q10 has added several upgrades in its body design, such as a grip assuring more stable hold of the camera, to improve operability and maneuverability.
* For a digital lens-interchangeable camera, as of August 31, 2012 (based on PENTAX research).
Exclusively designed for the PENTAX Q10, this camera case has two strap lugs at its sides to keep the camera suspended in a level position, assuring the photographer of delay-free snapshooting even in unexpected shutter opportunities. This high-grade case not only protects the camera from shock and scratches, but also makes it more elegant and attractive in appearance. Available in white, black and red colors.
Model Description |
Type |
Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera |
Lens Mount |
PENTAX bayonet Q-mount |
Compatible Lens |
Q-mount lenses |
Image Capture Unit |
Image Sensor |
Type: CMOS sensor with a primary color filter, Size: 1/2.3-inch |
Effective Pixels |
Approx. 12.4 megapixels |
Total Pixels |
Approx. 12.76 megapixels |
Dust Removal |
Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II” |
Sensitivity (Standard Output) |
AUTO: ISO 100 to 6400 (1/3 EV steps)
Bulb mode: up to ISO 1600 |
Image Stabilizer |
Sensor shift Shake Reduction |
File Formats |
File Format |
RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
Recorded Pixels |
JPEG
[4:3] 12M (4000x3000), 9M (3456x2592), 5M (2688x2016), 3M (1920x1440)
[3:2] 10M (4000x2664), 8M (3456x2304), 5M (2688x1792), 2M (1920x1280)
[16:9] 9M (4000x2248), 6M (3456x1944), 4M (2688x1512), 2M (1920x1080)
[1:1] 9M (2992x2992), 6M (2592x2592), 4M (2016x2016), 2M (1440x1440)
RAW
[4:3] 12M (4000x3000) |
Quality Level |
RAW (12bit): DNG
JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good)
RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable |
Color Space |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Storage Medium |
SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Card |
Storage Folder |
Date (100_1018, 100_1019...)/PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...) |
LCD Monitor |
Type |
TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing |
Size |
3.0 inches |
Dots |
Approx. 460,000 dots |
Adjustment |
Brightness and colors adjustable |
Display |
Field of View: approx. 100%, Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram |
White Balance |
Auto |
TTL by CMOS image sensor |
Preset |
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White),
Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual |
Manual |
Configuration on monitor |
Fine Adjustment |
Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
Autofocus System |
Type |
Contrast detection AF |
Brightness Range |
EV1 to 18(ISO100) |
Focus Method |
AF/MF switching |
Autofocus Method |
Face Detection, Tracking, AF Select (25 Points), Select, Spot |
AF Assist Light |
Dedicated LED AF assist light |
MF Assist |
OFF/x2/x4 |
Metering |
Type |
TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, centerweighted metering, and spot metering |
Exposure Compensation |
EV1 - 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2EV using the Electronic Shutter setting or using the ND filter |
Exposure Modes |
<Auto Picture mode>
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
<Scene Mode>
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene,
Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, |
EV Compensation |
± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
AE Lock |
Can be assigned to the green/delete button from the menu.
Continuous as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway. |
Shutter |
Lens shutter: 1/2000 - 30 seconds
(1/3EV step, 1/8000 - 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter setting is enabled), Bulb
*Shooting at 1/8000 - 2 seconds with Electronic Shutter and Bulb shooting are not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter. |
Aperture |
From wide open to F8 *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter. |
ND Filter |
Off/On *Not available when using a lens that has no lens shutter. |
Drive Modes |
Mode Selection |
Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous), Auto Bracketing (3 frames, remote control) |
Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames,
Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / ★★★ / Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames |
Built-in Flash |
Built-in Flash |
Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m) / approx. 7 (ISO200/m)
Angle of view: coverage: wide angle-lens, equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format |
Flash Modes |
P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Sync Speed |
Lens shutter: 1/2000 seconds, Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
–2.0 to +1.0 EV |
Capture Functions |
Custom Image |
Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
Noise Reduction |
High-ISO NR |
Dynamic Range Setting |
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
Lens Correction |
Distortion Correction |
Digital Filter |
Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye |
HDR Capture |
Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2 |
Multi-exposure |
Number of shots: 2-9, Exposure adjusted automatically. |
Interval Shooting |
Shooting interval: 1 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting: immediately from the set time, Number of shots: up to 999 images |
Smart Effect |
Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion,
Bold Monochrome, Water Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1 to 3 |
Movie |
File Format |
MPEG–4 AVC/H.264 |
Recorded Pixels |
Full HD (1920x1080, 16:9, 30fps), HD (1280x720, 16:9, 30fps), VGA (640x480, 4:3, 30fps) |
Sound |
Built-in monaural microphone |
Recording Time |
Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
Custom Image |
Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
Digital Filter |
Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye |
Interval Movie |
Recording interval: 1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr.,
Recording time: 5 sec. to 99 hr.
Start Interval setting: immediately, from the set time |
Playback Functions |
Playback View |
Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 20, 42, 90 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright/dark area warning, detailed inf |
Delete |
Delete single image, delete all images, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image |
Digital Filter |
Monochrome, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye, Retro, Soft, Sketch Filter, Miniature, Frame Composite, Starburst, Base Parameter Adjustment |
RAW Development |
File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space, Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction, Distortion Correction |
Edit |
Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available), Index, Movie Editing (divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Red-eye Edit, Saving buffer as a RAW file |
Customization |
Custom Functions |
13 items |
Mode Memory |
12 items |
Button/ Dial Customization |
Green/Delete button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File Format, AE Lock, Enable AF
Quick Dial: Smart Effect, Custom Image, Digital Filter, Aspect Ratio |
Text Size |
Standard, Large |
World Time |
World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones) |
Language |
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese |
Power Supply |
Battery Type |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 |
AC Adapter |
AC Adapter Kit K-AC115 (optional) |
Battery Life |
Number of recordable images: approx. 250 images (with 50% flash usage),
approx. 270 images (without flash usage)
Playback time: approx. 160 minutes
* Using a new lithium-ion battery under the temperature at 23 °C, Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. |
Interfaces |
Connection Port |
USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal (Type D) |
USB Connection |
MSC/PTP |
Video Output Format |
NTSC/PAL |
Dimensions and Weight |
Dimensions |
Approx. 102.0mm (W) x 58.0mm (H) x 33.5mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion) |
Weight |
Approx. 200g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card),
Approx. 180g (body only) |
Accessories |
Package Contents |
USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST131, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P, Software (CDROM) S-SW131
<Mounted on the camera>
Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover |
Software |
SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX |
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