Panasonic FH27 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH27 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was revealed 4 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH27 grades vs the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH27 against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH27 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.