Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1
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Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Announced May 2008
- New Model is Sigma DP1s
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-500 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The K-500 was revealed 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the K-500 scores vs the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Sigma DP1
K-500 | DP1 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | May 2008 | Newer by 68 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Pentax K-500
DP1 | K-500 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Sigma DP1
K-500 | DP1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 features external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Pentax K-500 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-500 compared to the DP1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and DP1 is 64 and 87 respectively.
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and DP1.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-500 to offer you more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern K-500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-500 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Pentax K-500 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax K-500 | Sigma DP1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-27 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | PRIME M | - |
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 | 16MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 51600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 646 gr (1.42 lbs) | 270 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1087 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 710 photos | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $566 |