Shutter
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
30 s |
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/2000 s |
| Camera shutter type |
Electronic |
Camera
| Self-timer delay |
12, 2 s |
| Histogram |
Y |
| Scene modes |
Backlight, Candlelight, Landscape, Museum, Night portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Surf |
| Camera playback |
Slide show, Single image |
| Image editing |
Resizing, Crop |
Light exposure
| Light metering |
Spot, Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern) |
| Light exposure modes |
Shutter priority AE, Manual, Auto, Aperture priority AE |
| Light exposure control |
Program AE |
| Light exposure correction |
± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock |
Y |
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
100 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
12800 |
Picture quality
| Camera type |
MILC Body |
| Maximum image resolution |
4000 x 3000 pixels |
| Image formats supported |
JPG, RAW |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Megapixel |
12.4 MP |
| Total megapixels |
12.76 MP |
| Image stabilizer |
N |
Packaging content
| Batteries included |
Y |
| Hand strap |
Y |
| Battery charger included |
Y |
Focusing
| Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
| Focus |
TTL |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
Audio
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Built-in microphone |
Y |
| Noise reduction |
Y |
| Audio system |
Mono |
Video
| Video recording |
Y |
| Motion JPEG frame rate |
30 fps |
| Maximum video resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
Ports & interfaces
| USB version |
2.0 |
| HDMI connector type |
Micro |
| HDMI |
Y |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight (including battery) |
200 g |
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.
