Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was released 18 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the X-5 scores against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the X-5 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and DP2 Quattro is 65 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.