Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The S1R was introduced 9 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1R scores versus the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R offers outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R against the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and DP2 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and DP2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer more detail using its extra 42 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S1R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.