Nikon 1 V2 vs Pentax Q10

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      BrandNikonPentax
      Model1 V2Q10
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 V1 Pentax Q
      Successor ModelNikon 1 V3 Pentax Q7
      MSRPWith 10-30mm kit zoom: $899With 5-15mm: £379.99, With 5-15mm + 15-45mm: £539.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel12.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      ProcessorEXPEED 3A
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30724000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3456 x 2595, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2992 x 2992, 2688 x 2016, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2016 x 2016, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points7325
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Lens MountNikon 1Pentax Q
      Crop Factor2.7x5.6x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +2
      Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
      Shutter Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical, electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Trailing-curtain sync
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots )
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      DxO Low Light ISO403183
      DxO Color Depth20.221.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.810.9
      DxO Overall Score5049
      Video Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional
      Environmental Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Dimensions109 x 82 x 46 mm (4.29 x 3.23 x 1.81")102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.5 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Battery PackEN-EL21D-LI68
      Battery Life310 shots270 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon 1 V2 Pentax Q10
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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