Pentax Q-S1 vs Canon PowerShot S100

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelQ-S1PowerShot S100
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot S95
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot S110
      MSRP$499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel13.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      ProcessorQ EngineDIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3072 x 2034, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1400, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 14404000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, Normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points9
      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 Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Lens MountPentax Q
      Crop Factor4.7x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps2.3 fps
      Flash Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.90 m at ISO 1007.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots )
      DXO Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      DxO Low Light ISO153
      DxO Color Depth20.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wireless
      Environmental Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Dimensions105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34")99 x 60 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228"6.25 x 4.5 x 2.75"
      Package Weight1.4 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Battery PackD-LI68NB-5L
      Battery Life250 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax Q-S1 Canon PowerShot S100
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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