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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s 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
  • Released August 2012
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was brought out 2 years after the DP1s which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X-5 matches up vs the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sigma DP1s

 X-5 DP1s 
AnnouncedAugust 2012October 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Pentax X-5

 DP1s X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP1s

 X-5 DP1s 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X-5 against the DP1s.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and DP1s is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and DP1s.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax X-5 will give you more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent X-5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography features
Sigma DP1s Street photography features
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (595 grams)
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (270g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1s Sports photography features
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Travel photography highlights
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (595 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1s Vlogging features
26
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (595 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP1s
 Pentax X-5Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax X-5 Sigma DP1s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-22 2009-10-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $0