Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX100 II matches up vs the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II versus the SD1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and SD1 Merrill is 81 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.