Panasonic FH27 vs Sigma DP2

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH27 and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was revealed 16 months after the DP2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH27 scores vs the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 and Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 vs the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and DP2.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH27 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH27 will result in greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FH27 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.