Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to look closer at the Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 scores versus the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has 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) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X70 compared to the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and Quattro is 71 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.