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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/6000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 26 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes
Summary
The Leica Q (Typ 116) is produced with larger sensor than the Pentax KP: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). It is very important difference between these cameras because large sensor allows you to capture pictures of the better quality. The Leica Q (Typ 116) provides more number of focus points in compare with the Pentax KP: 49 vs 27. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The KP is produced with tilting display which will let you to make amazing selfies. The Leica Q (Typ 116) screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Pentax KP display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The KP offers better highest shutter speed - 1/6000 second.
The Pentax KP has built-in flash. The Q (Typ 116) weighs 640g that is 63g less in comparison with the weight of the KP. The KP can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the photo metadata and see exactly where a picture was taken.
The Leica Q (Typ 116) has 7 advantages and the Pentax KP only 5 so the Q (Typ 116) will become the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon