Pentax X-5 vs Sigma Quattro

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax X-5 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was unveiled 4 years before the Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X-5 grades against the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 enjoys external 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) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 versus the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and Quattro is 65 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will offer you extra detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.