Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was unveiled 14 months after the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-5 II matches up vs the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II vs the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and SD1 Merrill is 60 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-5 II to offer greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-5 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.