Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sigma SD15

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was launched 3 years after the SD15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs against the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and SD15 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and SD15.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to show more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.