Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 8 years after the DP2s which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the LX100 II matches up against the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II and the DP2s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and DP2s is 81 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and DP2s.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.