Pentax Q10 vs Canon S120 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax Q10
Canon PowerShot S120

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax Q Q vs Q10	Canon S110 S110 vs S120
Successor:
General
Model Number:	Q10	S120
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.95	$449.99
Street Price:	$349.95	$449.00
Date Available:	2012-10-15	2013-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	10.4 oz (296 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.7 oz (217 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.0 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (102 x 58 x 33 mm)	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (100 x 59 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.4	12.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.54 microns	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	5.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	49	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.1	21.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.9	11.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	183	246
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	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)	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), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2400 x 3000 (7.2 MP, Other), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	11.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p/120p) 320x240 (240p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
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:	Pentax Q	n/a
Lens:	02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF]	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 83mm	24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 15mm	5.2 - 26mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8	f/1.8 (W) / 5.7 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 - 50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center	Contrast Detect AF: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed centre or Face Select and Track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount)
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
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:	460,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-6400), 100-6400, 1/3 steps	Auto with selectable upper limit (400-12800), ISO 80-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom (2), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/2500 - 250 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR, Backlight Silhouette, Kids, Pet, Quick Macro, Food, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture) - Image Tone:(Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing)	SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	10, 2, Custom (1-30s (1-10 shots)) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	4.9 m / 16.1 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200.	1.6 ft. – 23 ft. (W), 1.6 – 7.5 ft. Auto ISO: (T) (50cm – 7m (W), (50cm – 2.3m (T))
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit DNG RAW	RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
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,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type D) HDMI	Mini (Type-C) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.94
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		1.18
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		1.31
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	11.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	5	5
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		1.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		1.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		Unlimited
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.17 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.262 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.71 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.095 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:		1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		6.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	250 shots	230 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI68	Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW131 (includes SilkyPix)	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+	Windows; Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Newly adopted CMOS image sensor and upgraded AF performance. Available in red or silver.	DIGIC 6 processor, BSI sensor, f/1.8-5.7 5x lens, built-in Wi-Fi.