Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH3 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was brought out 13 months prior to the DP2x making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH3 grades against the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside 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) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH3 versus Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 and the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and DP2x.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will produce more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.