Panasonic S5 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic S5 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was announced 7 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S5 grades vs the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 and the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and DP3 Merrill is 60 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will give greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.