Pentax Q vs OM System OM-5

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      BrandPentaxOM System
      ModelQOM-5
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Successor ModelPentax Q10
      MSRP$1,199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 25,600
      Built-In ND Filter4 Stop Electronic ND Filter
      Photo Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      ProcessorTruePic IX
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005184 x 3888
      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 Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom
      Focus Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points25121
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0121
      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 OM System OM-5
      Lens MountPentax QMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor5.6x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.37x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 149 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 20 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 138 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Trailing-curtain sync      		Auto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Flash Range5.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots ) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      DxO Low Light ISO189
      DxO Color Depth20.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score47
      Video Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [18 to 202 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 Mbps]
      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Dimensions98 x 57 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 1.22")125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97")
      Weight (inc. batteries)180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 7.4 x 5.5"
      Package Weight2.295 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Battery PackD-LI68BLS-50
      Battery Life230 shots310 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC (UHS-II)
      Other Pentax Q OM System OM-5
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Electronic Level Gauge


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