Panasonic FH25 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was launched 16 months after the DP1s which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH25 matches up against the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 vs the DP1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and DP1s.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH25 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer FH25 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.