Pentax Q S-1, Is this World's Smallest Interchangeable Lens Camera?


Is smaller better when it comes to prosumer camera with interchangeable lens system?  Sure, why not, as long as the image quality does not suffer from the small form factor.

Since its first announcement, the biggest attention grabbing factor for the Pentax Q-series cameras has been their minuscule size and interchangeable lenses. Now, Pentax Q-S1 is official with pricing details.

Unfortunately, Pentax Q S-1 may not claim the title of being the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera.  That title still goes to Panasonic GM1 which has even bigger sensor - Micro Four Thirds.

The sensor in Q-S1 is a 12.4-megapixels backside-illuminated CMOS with a maximum ISO of 12,800. It uses a 1/1.7-inch sensor (similar to that of the Q7) with built-in shake reduction.
There is no doubt that this camera will make a big fashion statement.  It look quite attractive and looks unlike any camera in the market today.  It even offers an array of super cute  color choices; 4 standard body colors and 36 more body and grip colors!

Another welcoming news is the price of this charming little camera.  It's priced at $449 which is probably lower than most if not all interchangeable lens cameras from well known brands.


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Full Specification


Lens Mount
Pentax bayonet Q-mount
K-mount lenses compatible with optional adapter
Image Sensor
1/1.7” Backlit CMOS with primary color filter
DRII Ultrasonic dust removal system
Effective Pixels
12.4 MP
Total Pixels
12.76 MP
Maximum Resolution
12 MP: 4000 x 3000
Aspect Ratio
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 
Still Image File Format
JPEG (Exif 2.3), RAW (including DNG), RAW + JPEG 
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift 
Storage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi memory cards
Viewfinder Type
Optional Pentax O-VF1 mounts onto hot shoe
Shutter Type
Mechanical and electronic
Shutter Speed
Lens: 1/2000 - 30 sec, 1/3 EV steps
Electronic: 1/8000 - 30 sec
Flash Sync Speed
Lens Shutter: 1/2000 sec
Electronic Shutter: 1/13 sec
Top Continuous Shooting Rate
Approx. 5 fps at full resolution, up to 100 frames
Self-Timer
12 sec, 2 sec
Interval Recording
Photo: 3.0 sec - 24 hr interval, up to 999 images
Video: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30
min, or 1 hr interval; 12 sec - 99 hr recording time 
Exposure Metering 
TTL image sensor, segment, center-weighted, spot
EV 1 - 17 (ISO 100, f/1.9 lens), +2 EV using electronic shutter
setting or ND filter
Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto, AE Lock, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Bulb, Blur Control*
Auto: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Quick Macro*, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, HDR*, Night Snap, Blue Sky, Forest, Sunset, Moving Object, Food, Pet,
Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
Exposure bracketing: 3 frames
Exposure Compensation
From - 3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Bulb mode: up to 1600
Autofocus System
Contrast-detection AF
Brightness range: EV 0 to 18
ISO 100)
LED AF assist lamp
Number of Focus Points
Not specified by manufacturer
Focus Modes
Face detection, tracking, multi-point, select, and spot AF
MF
AF / MF switching
Manual focus assist: Off, x2, x4, x6
Focus peaking
Continuous AF during movie recording
Built-In Flash
Yes, retractable P-TTL flash
Guide number: approx. 16' / 4.9 m at ISO 100, approx. 23' / 7.0 m at ISO 200
Angle of coverage of 28mm lens (35mm equivalent)
Flash Modes
P-TTL, red-eye reduction, slow-speed sync, rear curtain sync
Flash Compensation
From –2.0 to +1.0 EV
External Flash Interface
Hot shoe
White Balance Modes
Auto TTL, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (Daylight Color (D), Daylight White (N), Cool White (W), Warm White (L)), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual
Manual: Save up to 3 settings, copy setting of a captured image
Fine Adjustment: Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Movie Recording
Yes, NTSC / PAL
Full HD 1920x1080 at 30/25/24 fps
HD 1280x720 at 30/25/24 fps
VGA 640x480 at 30/25/24 fps)
File Format
MPEG–4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Audio Recording
Yes, via built-in mono microphone
Audio File Format
Not specified by manufacturer
External Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
Maximum Recording Time
25 min
Monitor
3.0" TFT color LCD with AR coating (460,000 dots)
Adjustable brightness and color
100% frame coverage
Display Info: Grid (4x4, Golden Section, scale display), bright/dark area warning, histogram
Interface
USB 2.0 (MSC / PTP), AV out, Micro HDMI out (type D)
Wi-Fi
No
Remote Control
O-RC1 or Remote F (optional)
Instant, 3-sec delay, continuous capture modes
Power Source
D-LI68 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included)
Battery Charger D-BC68P (included)
AC Adapter: K-AC115U (optional)
Operating Environment
32-104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions
Approx. 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3” / 10.4 x 5.8 x 3.3 cm
Weight
Camera Only: Approx. 6.5 oz / 183 g
With Battery and Memory Card: approx 7.2 oz / 203 g

Pentax Q S-1, Is this World's Smallest Interchangeable Lens Camera? Reviewed by Brandon on 9/19/2014 Rating: 5

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