Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD10

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-1 versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was unveiled 12 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-1 matches up against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 versus Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-1 vs the SD10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and SD10 is 55 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and SD10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.