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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was released 7 months after the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X-5 grades versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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