Panasonic FH5 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH5 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH5 was introduced 11 months later than the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH5 grades vs the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 against the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and DP2s.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.