Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sigma DP1s
X-5 | DP1s | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | October 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Pentax X-5
DP1s | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP1s
X-5 | DP1s | |||
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and DP1s is 65 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sigma DP1s | |
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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 |