Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Newer Model is Sigma SD14

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10 Overview
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).

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.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Sigma SD10
K-5 II | SD10 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 113 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper screen (+791k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax K-5 II
SD10 | K-5 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Sigma SD10
K-5 II | SD10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Pentax K-5 II versus Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-5 II vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Pentax K-5 II | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax K-5 II | Sigma SD10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-06-04 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 151 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760g (1.68 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1235 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $830 | $198 |