Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-5 II versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was launched 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-5 II grades versus the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 II & Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II provides outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II and the SD10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and SD10 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and SD10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-5 II to show extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-5 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.