Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a detailed review of the Pentax X70 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was manufactured 11 months prior to the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X70 matches up versus the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 against the DP1x.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and DP1x is 71 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and DP1x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X70 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax X70 will produce greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.