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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sigma fp L

 XG-1 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Pentax XG-1

 fp L XG-1 
RevealedMarch 2021July 2014More modern by 81 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma fp L

 XG-1 fp L 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
89
manual focus
excellent resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (567g)
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than average (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
features focus by touch
excellent resolution (61 megapixels)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (567 grams)
38
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma fp L
 Pentax XG-1Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-07-15 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $2,499