Pentax have started to accept pre-order for their latest “Q”. Featuring a unique Q-Mount, this camera looks like it is going to give the guys at Olympus, Panasonic, Sony & even Samsung a hard time. As of now, I only have the below details from Pentax’s USA site.

KEY FEATURES

• The Q features the world’s smallest and lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera body. Experience the PENTAX Q. The Camera. Evolved.
• Newly designed PENTAX Q-mount lens system for specialty Q lenses including prime, zoom, fisheye lenses and more.
• Exceptional image quality in 12.4 megapixels with a backlit CMOS image sensor designed specifically to produce very low noise at high levels of sensitivity for both 12 bit DNG RAW and JPG files.
• Surprisingly durable, sporting lightweight, scratch-resistant magnesium-alloy covers.
• Combines traditional DSLR shooting modes (P, Av, Tv, M) with powerful automatic modes (Auto Picture, Scene).
• Choose from a variety of creative modes, Smart Effect options or camera settings to assign to the Q’s Quick Dial.
• In-camera HDR capture mode blends 3 images of varying exposures into a single, highly detailed shot.
• Full 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second using high quality h.264 compression for superior color and detail.
• Sensor-shift Shake Reduction system with integrated DRII Dust Reduction for stabilized, blur- and dust-free images, even in low lighting.
• Large 3-inch LCD monitor features HVGA resolution with 460,000 dots, as well as wide viewing angles.
• Capture up to 5 FPS continuous shooting mode for fast-action situations.
• Effortless bokeh control with a dedicated bokeh filter designed to enhance lens depth of field for casual and experienced shooters.
• New Smart Effects modes enhance digital photography by applying a series of effects to achieve high-quality finishing.
• Powerful USER modes save a series of favorite camera settings, filters and custom image modes for instant reuse.
• Shutter speeds range from 1/2000 to 30 seconds with bulb mode.
• Built-in popup flash with extra-high extension covers 23 feet at 200 ISO.
• A built-in micro HDMI port outputs video and sound to modern HDTVs.
• Optional shoe-mounted viewfinder attachment is available for glare-free image composition.

What’s in the Box:

• USB Cable I-USB7
• Li-Ion Battery D-LI68
• Battery Charger Kit K-BC68
• Strap O-ST115
• Hotshoe Cover FK
• Body Mount Cover Q
• Software CD-ROM S-SW115

Optional Accessories:

• AC Adapter Kit K-AC115
• AV Cable I-AVC7
• HDMI Cable 3 ft (Micro, Type-D, v1.4)
• Remote Control WP
• Remote Control F
• Q Leather Vintage Case
• 02 Standard Zoom Lens
• 03 Fish-Eye Lens
• 04 Toy Lens Wide
• 05 Toy Lens Telephoto
• Viewfinder O-VF1 47mm (for 01 Standard Prime Lens)
• 100 PL Polarizing Filter 40.5mm