Pentax X-5 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was unveiled 2 years after the DP2s which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X-5 matches up versus the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X-5 versus Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X-5 vs the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and DP2s is 65 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and DP2s.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax X-5 will provide more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher X-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.