Pentax X70 vs Sigma fp

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax X70 and Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was brought out 11 years prior to the fp which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X70 grades versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X70 and Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X70 vs the fp.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and fp is 71 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and fp.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X70 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.