Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD10

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 was manufactured 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-5 matches up vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 has outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 and the SD10.

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

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and SD10.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-5 to give extra detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent K-5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.