Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FH1 and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was introduced 20 months later than the DP1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 vs the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and DP1.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger FH1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.