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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sigma DP2s

 LX100 II DP2s 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2010Newer by 104 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Panasonic LX100 II

 DP2s LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2s

 LX100 II DP2s 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent MP (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
78
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (17MP)
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
76
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging information
Sigma DP2s Vlogging information
36
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2s
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sigma DP2s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-08-22 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $998 $940