Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP1

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH7 and Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was announced 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 and Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 versus the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and DP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH7 will show more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger FH7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.