Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was introduced 5 months prior to the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH7 scores against the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 provides external dimensions 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 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH7 against the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH7 will render greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.