Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 5 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the LX100 II scores versus the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II provides external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II against the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and DP3 Merrill is 81 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.