Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax X70 versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor size.

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The X70 was announced 8 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X70 grades vs the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X70 versus Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X70 vs the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and Quattro H is 71 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver extra detail with its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.