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Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax X70 and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was released 10 months later than the DP1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X70 grades vs the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sigma DP1

 X70 DP1 
IntroducedMarch 2009May 2008More recent by 10 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Pentax X70

 DP1 X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sigma DP1

 X70 DP1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X70 compared to the DP1.

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and DP1 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and DP1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X70 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax X70 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger X70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography information
Sigma DP1 Street photography information
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1 Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (270g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sigma DP1
 Pentax X70Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax X70 Sigma DP1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-02 2008-05-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $566