Pentax Q10 vs Pentax K-1 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelQ10K-1 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelPentax Q Pentax K-1
      Successor ModelPentax Q7
      MSRPWith 5-15mm: £379.99, With 5-15mm + 15-45mm: £539.99$1999/£1799 (body only), $2399 (w/FA 28-105mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inchFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel36.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel36.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 819,200
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      ProcessorPRIME IV
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30007360 x 4912
      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, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, Better, GoodBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus,Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points2533
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points025
      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 Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Lens MountPentax QPentax KAF4
      Crop Factor5.6x1x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.6 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3.5 to +1.2
      Shutter Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps4.4 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 4.4 fps at 36 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 70 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 36 MP for up to 20 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 0.7 fps at 36 MP for up to 100 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6.4 fps at 15 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 15 MP for up to 70 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 1 fps at 15 MP for up to 100 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Trailing-curtain sync
      Auto Flash Discharge
      Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye
      P-TTL
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Contrast-control-sync
      High-speed sync
      Wireless sync
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots ) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lockbutton type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in custom setting); continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
      DXO Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO183
      DxO Color Depth21.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score49
      Video Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Proprietary Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")137 x 110 x 86 mm (5.39 x 4.33 x 3.39")
      Weight (inc. batteries)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.9 x 4.55"
      Package Weight3.805 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Battery PackD-LI68D-LI90
      Battery Life270 shots670 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax Q10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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