Panasonic FH6 vs Sigma SD1

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH6 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was unveiled 16 months later than the SD1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH6 matches up against the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 features external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 vs Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 versus the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and SD1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will give greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FH6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.