Pentax K-1 vs Sigma SD15

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-1 versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was launched 6 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-1 grades against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 vs the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and SD15.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent K-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.