Panasonic FH27 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH27 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH27 was introduced 24 months before the DP3 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH27 grades against the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 against the DP3 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH27 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.