Panasonic ZS80 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ZS80 was unveiled 6 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS80 matches up against the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and DP1 Merrill is 86 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.