Pentax K-5 vs Sigma dp0 Quattro

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Pentax K-5 vs Sigma dp0 Quattro

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.0mm²
19.6 megapixels
21.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Pentax K-5 II
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Differences

Pentax K-5 advantages over Sigma dp0 Quattro

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

740 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
73 mm vs 126 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma dp0 Quattro advantages over Pentax K-5

Higher max flash sync
1/1600 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
9 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
19.6 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent high ISO performance, one of the best APS-C sensors yet; 6.5 fps burst mode has very good buffer depths; Weather, dust, and cold resistant; In-body Shake Reduction corrects not only horizontal / vertical, but also rotational motion.
Default saturation and contrast a bit high; Auto white balance too warm in tungsten light; Fewer AF points than main competitors; Only a single card slot, and no UHS-I card support (slow buffer clearing).
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T3i

Pentax K-5

Canon T3i

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

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Sigma dp0 Quattro

Canon T3i

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher max flash sync

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon D5100

Pentax K-5

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Top deck display

$650
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Nikon D5100

Sigma dp0 Quattro

Nikon D5100

$999
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Newer

$650
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5

Pentax K-30

$800
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-30

Sigma dp0 Quattro

Pentax K-30

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Leica X Vario

Pentax K-5

Leica X Vario

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Leica X Vario

Sigma dp0 Quattro

Leica X Vario

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Pentax K-5

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Newer

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Sigma dp0 Quattro

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$999
APS-C

Wider angle lens

$999
APS-C

Larger lens aperture
More telephoto lens reach

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