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Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 8 years after the SD15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-1 II scores vs the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Sigma SD15

 K-1 II SD15 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2010More modern by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Pentax K-1 II

 SD15 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Sigma SD15

 K-1 II SD15 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II versus the SD15.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and SD15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will produce more detail due to its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger K-1 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography info
86
manual focus
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Sports photography highlights
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.4 frames/s)
low battery power (670 CIPA)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
53
weather sealing
MP count excellent (36MP)
low battery power (670 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (670 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Sigma SD15
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISigma SD15
General Information
Make Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Sigma SD15
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-22 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 819200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 33 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF4 Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.4 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010g (2.23 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $1,737 $1,500