Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K-5 and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 was brought out 4 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-5 matches up versus the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-5 versus the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and SD14 is 60 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and SD14.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-5 to give you extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.