Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FH20 was introduced 13 months prior to the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH20 grades vs the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 versus Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 against the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and DP2x.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH20 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH20 will give you extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.