Panasonic 3D1 vs Sigma DP1s

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 3D1 was introduced 2 years after the DP1s which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 3D1 scores versus the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 against the DP1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and DP1s.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic 3D1 will render extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.