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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2
(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
  • Launched September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was unveiled 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X-5 scores against the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sigma DP2

 X-5 DP2 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2009More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Pentax X-5

 DP2 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP2

 X-5 DP2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 compared to the DP2.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and DP2 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and DP2.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X-5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax X-5 will show extra detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger X-5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (595g)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sigma DP2
 Pentax X-5Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax X-5 Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-22 2009-09-21
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $649