Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Following is a complete overview of the Pentax X70 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the X70 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was introduced 3 years prior to the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the X70 scores against the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 provides external 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 and the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and DP2 Merrill is 71 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will result in more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.