In depth comparison and review of Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm and Pentax KP. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
---|---|---|
Lens Included | 5-15mm lens | Body only |
Height | 5.8 cm | 10.1 cm |
Width | 10.5 cm | 13.15 cm |
Depth | 3.4 cm | 7.6 cm |
Weight | 183 g | 642 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 642 g Camera with battery and memory card: 703 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black, carmine red | Black, charcoal black | Pure white, cream | Black |
Protection | - | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Sensor Resolution | 12.4 Megapixel | 24.32 Megapixel |
---|---|---|
Optical Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 12,760,000 pixels | 24,960,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 12,400,000 pixels | 24,320,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 60 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Image Processor | - | PRIME IV |
---|
LENS | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 5 - 15 mm - f/2.8-4.5 | - |
---|---|---|
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27.5 - 83mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 49.5 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | - |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Pentax Q-mount | Pentax KAF2 |
Features | Internal focusing system, ED glass, aspherical lens | - |
FOCUSING | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
---|---|---|
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | - | 27 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View | Focus Peaking function |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
---|---|---|
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.95x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -2.5 to +1.5 |
Interchangeable Focusing Screens | - | Yes |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
ISO (Max) | 12800 | 819200 |
---|---|---|
Native ISO | - | 100-819200 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (100-12800), ISO 100-12800 | ISO auto, ISO 100-819200 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Depth of field bracketing, motion bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, museum, surf & snow, PET, Blue Sky, food, night scene, sunset, candle, night snapshot, night scene with portrait, kids, Stage, night scene HDR, moving object, quick macro, forest, backlight silhouette, Dynamic Range (HDR) | - |
Special Effects | Warm, Slim, Antique, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, Cross Process, HDR, Colour Extract, Toy camera, High contrast, Colour enhancement, Colour Invert, Shaded, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Tone Expansion, Vintage, Colour Fade, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold | Soft, Slim, Pastel, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, Flat, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, starburst, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold, Colour replace |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (daylight white) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/24000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 2, 3 or 5 steps |
X-sync Speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 1-17 (ISO 100) | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
---|---|---|
Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | Display brightness control, display colour control, display saturation control |
FLASH | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
---|---|---|
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 4.9 | 6 |
Flash Modes | Rear curtain sync, slow synchro, red-eye reduction, P-TTL | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, P-TTL, slow sync |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Digital Video Format | H.264 | MJPEG, H.264 |
---|---|---|
Image Recording Format | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, DNG (RAW), PEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
---|---|---|
Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | DNG (RAW) 4000 x 3000 JPEG 4000 x 3000 JPEG 4000 x 2664 JPEG 4000 x 2248 JPEG 3072 x 2304 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 3072 x 1728 JPEG 1920 x 1440 JPEG 1920 x 1280 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 2992 x 2992 JPEG 2304 x 2304 JPEG 1440 x 1440 |
JPEG 6016 x 4000 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 1920 x 1280 RAW 6016 x 4000 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 24 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 50 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Battery Type | Pentax D-LI68 Lithium Ion | Pentax D-Li109 Lithium Ion |
---|---|---|
Details | Pentax D-LI68 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Pentax D-Li109 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Playback - 2.7 hours Photo shooting - 250 shots (50% flash usage) Photo shooting - 260 shots (flash off) |
Photo shooting - 390 shots (50% flash usage) Photo shooting - 420 shots (flash off) Playback - 4.5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
---|---|---|
Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, Wireless Image Transfer |
Print Standard | Exif Print support | Exif Print support |
Computer Connectivity | - | Mac, Windows |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
FEATURES | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 2sec, 12sec |
---|---|---|
Continuous Shooting Speed | - | 3 frames per second, 0.8 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Audio recording, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, face detection, in-camera RAW processing, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Shade Correction, Eye-Fi Card Ready, distortion control, High ISO NR | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, mirror lock, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, horizon correction, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Dynamic Range Compensation, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, high ISO speed noise reduction, primary colour filter, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Flucard Ready, anti-aliasing filter simulator, diffraction correction, Pixel Shift Resolution technology, multiple exposure capture |
OTHERS | Pentax Q-S1 + 5-15mm | Pentax KP |
---|
Included Accessories | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, USB cable, shoe cap | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, eyecup, shoe cap |
---|---|---|
Software | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |