Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was introduced 7 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XG-1 grades against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 versus the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and fp L is 66 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and fp L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged XG-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.