Pentax K-1 II vs Sigma SD15

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.