Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1H versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was revealed 8 years after the DP2x which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1H grades vs the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H against the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and DP2x is 52 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and DP2x.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an advantage in sensor technology.