Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was unveiled 7 months before the DP1s and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the X70 matches up versus the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 against the DP1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and DP1s is 71 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and DP1s.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X70 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax X70 will offer you greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.