Panasonic FH5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FH5 was brought out 13 months earlier than the DP2 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH5 matches up vs the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH5 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and DP2 Merrill is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH5 will result in greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.