Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FH1 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH1 was announced 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH1 scores vs the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.