Panasonic F5 vs Sigma fp

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic F5 vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The F5 was launched 7 years before the fp and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F5 grades against the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the F5 and the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and fp.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older F5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.