Nikon J2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax Q7 Review.
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Detailed specifications
Nikon J2
Pentax Q7

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:		Pentax Q-S1 Q7 vs Q-S1
General
Model Number:	J2	Q7
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$549.95	$499.95
Street Price:	$549.99	$379.99
Date Available:	2012-09-15	2013-08-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	13.9 oz (395 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.1 oz (200 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm)	4.0 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (102 x 58 x 34 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	12.4
Sensor Format:	1 inch	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	43.32mm² (7.60mm x 5.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.41 microns	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	4.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	54
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	363
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other)	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), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 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 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	60.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	Pentax Q
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF]
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	23 - 69mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	5 - 15mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking	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:	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:	921,000 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
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1	Auto: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps); Bulb mode up to ISO 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	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:	New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.	Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, HDR, Quick Macro, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye); HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2; Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync	P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	4.9 m / 16.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent.	Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200.
Max Flash Sync:	1/60	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	-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:		Eye-Fi
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
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:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3	Optional IR
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini)	Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	60.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12	5
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):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL20	Proprietary D-LI68
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 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:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE for RICOH IMAGING
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange.	Larger 1/1.7" back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high sensitivity shooting up to ISO 12800, enhanced Q ENGINE with faster response time during start-up and shooting time. Available in 120 color combinations via Pentax's Color To Order system.