Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was unveiled 4 years after the DP1s which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XG-1 scores versus the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 and the DP1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and DP1s is 66 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and DP1s.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax XG-1 will produce extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.