Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH5S versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was revealed 6 years after the DP2 Merrill which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GH5S scores against the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S versus the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and DP2 Merrill is 62 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.