Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP2

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax X70 versus Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was announced 6 months prior to the DP2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the X70 grades against the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 provides 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) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the X70 against the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and DP2 is 71 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and DP2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax X70 will show more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.