Pentax K-7 vs Sigma DP2
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69 Overall
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Pentax K-7 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched October 2009
- Successor is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K-7 vs Sigma DP2, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe K-7 was launched within a month of the DP2 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-7 matches up vs the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Sigma DP2
| K-7 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Pentax K-7
| DP2 | K-7 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Sigma DP2
| K-7 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2009 |  | September 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax K-7 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the K-7 and the DP2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and DP2 is 60 and 86 respectively.
Pentax K-7 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and DP2.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-7 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
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Pentax K-7 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Pentax K-7 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sigma |
| Model | Pentax K-7 | Sigma DP2 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-10-02 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 41mm (1x) |
| Available lenses | 151 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 750g (1.65 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 61 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 980 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI90 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $599 | $649 |
