PENTAX Q Specifications

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. 12.75 megapixels
Dust Removal	Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II"
Sensitivity (Standard Output)	AUTO: ISO 125 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(ISO125)
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/×2/×4

Metering

Type	TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, centerweighted metering, and spot metering
Exposure Compensation	EV1.3 - 17 (ISO 125, 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, Quick Macro*, Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR*, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Blur Control* *JPEG only
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. 5.6 (ISO125/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, image comparison, 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 information display, folder display, calendar display, slideshow
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
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. 230 images (with 50% flash usage), approx. 250 images (without flash usage) Playback time: approx. 160 minutes * Using a new lithium-ion battery under the temperature at 23 ºC, Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions/circumstances.

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. 98.0mm (W) x 57.5mm (H) x 31.0mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion)
Weight	Approx. 200g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx. 180 g (body only)

Accessories

Package Contents	USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST115, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68, Battery Charger D-BC68P, Software (CDROM) S-SW115 <Mounted on the camera> Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover
Software	SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX