Pentax X-5 vs Sigma SD14

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was launched 5 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X-5 matches up against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has got outside 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 SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 and Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 against the SD14.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and SD14 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and SD14.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax X-5 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.