Pentax Q Review with Detailed Specifications and Features

Pentax Q Review

Overall Score

Main Features

12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
125 - 6400 ISO
Image Stabilization
3" Fixed Screen
2 fps continuous shooting
1920 x 1080 video resolution
Built-In Wireless
98 x 57 x 31 mm, 180g.
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Pentax Q Overview

First introduced in June, 2011, Pentax Q is a 12 MP Mirrorless with a 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized CMOS sensor.

Pentax replaced Q with Pentax Q10. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:

Compare Pentax Q with Pentax Q10

Pentax Q Series History

Model	Year	Sensor	ISO	Weight	Dimensions
Leica Q2	2019	47MP	50 - 50000	718g	130 x 80 x 92mm
Leica Q-P	2018	24MP	100 - 50000	640g	130 x 80 x 93mm
Leica Q	2015	24MP	100 - 50000	640g	130 x 80 x 93mm

Proc and Cons of Pentax Q

Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Pentax Q with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.

Pros

Built-in Wireless

External Flash

2.0 fps Continuous Shooting

Manual Exposure Mode

25 Focus Points

Image Stabilization

RAW Support

Manual Focus

180g Light Body

Focus Bracketing

Cons

No Bluetooth

No Touch Screen

No Environmental Sealing

Low Screen Resolution: 460k dots

Low Battery Life: 230 shots

No Articulating Screen

No AF Face Detection

No Built-in Viewfinder

Slow Continuous Shooting: 460 fps

Type Scores

Pentax Q has an Overall Score of 54/100 and ranked #193 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #442 out of 1222 in all cameras.

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Physical Dimensions of Pentax Q

Pentax Q weighs 180g and has external dimensions of 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 1.22"). Considering that the average weight of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g, Pentax Q is 143 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category. Pentax Q is less by 17mm more than the average length in Entry-Level Mirrorless.

Weight Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

Pentax Q

180g

Average weight

323g

Min weight

180g

Max weight

561g

Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

Pentax Q

31mm

Average Thickness

40mm

Min Thickness

23mm

Max Thickness

85mm

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Size Compared to Major Competitors

Model	Weight	Q	Dimensions	Q
Pentax Q10	200 g	180 g	102 x 58 x 34 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Pentax Q7	200 g	180 g	102 x 58 x 34 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Leica M Edition 60	680 g	180 g	139 x 80 x 42 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Pentax Q-S1	203 g	180 g	105 x 58 x 34 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Samsung NX mini	196 g	180 g	110 x 62 x 23 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Leica M Typ 240	680 g	180 g	139 x 80 x 42 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Leica M9-P	600 g	180 g	139 x 80 x 37 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Panasonic GM1	204 g	180 g	99 x 55 x 30 mm	98 x 57 x 31 mm

Specifications of Pentax Q

General
Brand	Pentax
Model	Q
Announced	June, 2011
Body Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount	Pentax Q
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier	5.53
Number of Lenses	8
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Size	3"
Screen Type	Fixed
Screen Resolution	460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	25
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting	2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.60
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	± EV
WB Bracketing

Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	- mm
Sensor Area	0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 MP
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO	6400
Min Native ISO	125
Max Boosted ISO	0
Min Boosted ISO	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	None
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life	230 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	D-LI68
Physical
Weight	180 g
Physical Dimensions	98 x 57 x 31 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly