Manufacturer description: The PENTAX Q-S1 is the latest addition to the popular PENTAX Q series of compact-sized, interchangeable-lens digital cameras. The camera is equipped with a wide range of features to make photography more enjoyable, including a 12.4 megapixel, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor to deliver high-quality images, high-sensitivity shooting to a top sensitivity of ISO 12800, and a reliable shake-reduction system using a state-of-the-art gyro sensor. It also provides a variety of creative tools, such as bokeh control and Smart Effect to add the desired filters with just a simple turn of a dial.

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Ricoh expands Q series with Pentax Q-S1

Aug 4, 2014

Quick specs

Body type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Max resolution	4000 x 3000
Effective pixels	12 megapixels
Sensor size	1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS
ISO	Auto, 100 - 12800
Lens mount	Pentax Q
Focal length mult.	5.6×
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	460,000
Max shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries)	203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
Dimensions	105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34″)
GPS	None

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