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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was revealed 9 years after the DP1s which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX100 II grades vs the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sigma DP1s

 LX100 II DP1s 
ReleasedAugust 2018October 2009Newer by 109 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Panasonic LX100 II

 DP1s LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP1s

 LX100 II DP1s 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II vs the DP1s.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and DP1s is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and DP1s.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
Sigma DP1s Street photography factors
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (270 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (340 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
78
good battery pack (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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lighter than others (270 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
76
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
37
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP1s
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISigma DP1s
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sigma DP1s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-22 2009-10-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $998 $0