Picture quality
Camera type |
MILC Body |
Image stabilizer |
N |
Sensor type |
CMOS |
Total megapixels |
12.76 MP |
Maximum image resolution |
4000 x 3000 pixels |
Image formats supported |
RAW, JPG |
Megapixel |
12.4 MP |
Audio
Noise reduction |
Y |
Voice recording |
Y |
Audio system |
Mono |
Built-in microphone |
Y |
Focusing
Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
Focus |
TTL |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
HDMI connector type |
Micro |
USB version |
2.0 |
HDMI |
Y |
Light exposure
ISO sensitivity (min) |
100 |
ISO sensitivity (max) |
12800 |
Auto Exposure (AE) lock |
Y |
Light metering |
Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot, Centre-weighted |
Light exposure modes |
Shutter priority AE, Manual, Auto, Aperture priority AE |
Light exposure control |
Program AE |
Light exposure correction |
± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
Video
Motion JPEG frame rate |
30 fps |
Maximum video resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
Video recording |
Y |
Packaging content
Battery charger included |
Y |
Hand strap |
Y |
Batteries included |
Y |
Camera
Self-timer delay |
12, 2 s |
Scene modes |
Backlight, Candlelight, Landscape, Museum, Night portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Surf |
Image editing |
Resizing, Crop |
Histogram |
Y |
Camera playback |
Slide show, Single image |
Weight & dimensions
Weight (including battery) |
200 g |
Shutter
Camera shutter type |
Electronic |
Slowest camera shutter speed |
30 s |
Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/2000 s |
Q-S1 - CMOS 1/1.7" 12.4MP, RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0, 4000x3000pix, ISO 100-12800, AF/MF, TFT LCD 3.0", EV ± 3EV (1/3EV), P-TTL flash, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920x1080pix, SD/SDHC/SDXC, USB2.0, HDMI, NTSC/PAL, Lithium-ion D-LI68
- 1/1.7-inch back-illuminated CMOS image sensor.
- Top sensitivity of ISO 12800.
- In-body SR (Shake Reduction).
- Full HD Video and continuous AF.
- Wide range of lenses and accessories.
<b>Exceptional image quality with true-to-life description</b>
The key components needed for superior image quality are the image sensor, imaging engine and lens. By optimizing these three components, the PENTAX Q-S1 assures the beautiful image rendition demanded from lens-interchangeable digital cameras.
<b>Q ENGINE</b>
Featuring the exclusive Q ENGINE as its imaging engine, the PENTAX Q-S1 not only assures extra-fine image description and efficient noise processing, but also provides a host of shooting and image-editing functions. This imaging engine is also the key to responsive, high-speed camera operation.
<b>1/1.7-inch back-illuminated CMOS image sensor</b>
The PENTAX Q-1 features a 1/1.7-inch back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with a wide dynamic range at high-sensitivity settings. With approximately 12.4 effective megapixels, it produces beautiful, high-resolution images with rich gradation and minimal noise.