Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Replaced the Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and Q (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

The K-1 II was released 6 years after the Q which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-1 II scores versus the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax Q
K-1 II | Q | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | June 2011 | Newer by 82 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax K-1 II
Q | K-1 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax Q
K-1 II | Q | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 II vs the Q.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and Q is 55 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and Q.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q Specifications
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax Q |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-22 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 819200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF4 | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 151 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.4 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | 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 | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010g (2.23 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 images | 230 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at release | $1,737 | $695 |