Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 6 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX100 II grades vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outside measurements 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 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and DP1 Merrill is 81 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.