Leica V-LUX 30 vs Pentax Q Specifications

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
14.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 125 - 6400

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Detailed specifications
Leica V-LUX 30
Pentax Q

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:		Pentax Q10 Q vs Q10
General
Model Number:	V-LUX 30	Q
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$749.00	$749.95
Street Price:	$1,299.99	$695.00
Date Available:	2011-06-01	2011-09-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	7.7 oz (219 g) includes batteries	8.5 oz (241 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm)	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	14.1	12.4
Sensor Format:	1/2.33 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.42 microns	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	5.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		47
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		20.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		11.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		189
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 3232 (10.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	5.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i from 60p sensor output) 1280x720 (60/30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG	MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Pentax Q
Lens:	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical	01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF]
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 384mm	47mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.3 - 68.8mm	8.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	16.00x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram	f/1.9 - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x (Max. 135 x total combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area	Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		6400
Minimum ISO (native):		125
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)	Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Manual	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-zone, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sens., High-Speed-Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, Off	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)	Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200.
Max Flash Sync:		1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-2 to +1 EV
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		12-bit DNG RAW
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG	MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound
Included Memory:	18.0 MB	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional IR
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (type C), DC input	HDMI out (Type D, Micro)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		1.39
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		1.72
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		3
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	5.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	15	6
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.71 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.274 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		1.16 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.082 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s
Startup Time:		3.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	260 shots	230 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-DC7	Proprietary D-LI68
Usable Battery Types:	3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-DC7 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, Adobe Premiere Elements 9	Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix)
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 10fps burst mode at full resolution, 3D photo mode.	World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white.