Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the FH3 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH3 matches up against the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 against the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.