Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill

Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
FH1 | DP2 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Panasonic FH1
DP2 Merrill | FH1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
FH1 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640x480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163g (0.36 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $150 | $931 |