Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was released 10 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX100 II matches up versus the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II versus the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and DP1 is 81 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and DP1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.