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Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Pentax K-5 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Sigma SD14

 K-5 SD14 
IntroducedDecember 2010September 2006Fresher by 52 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k150kClearer display (+771k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Pentax K-5

 SD14 K-5 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Sigma SD14

 K-5 SD14 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
73
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-5
Street photography with Sigma SD14
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
65
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-5 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 and Sigma SD14
 Pentax K-5Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax K-5 Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-12-18 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1162 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $800 $198