Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax X70 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was launched 3 years prior to the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X70 grades against the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X70 and the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and DP1 Merrill is 71 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.