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Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The FH7 was revealed 8 months later than the DP2x which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH7 matches up against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sigma DP2x

 FH7 DP2x 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Panasonic FH7

 DP2x FH7 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sigma DP2x

 FH7 DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH7 against the DP2x.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and DP2x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH7 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will show extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (126g)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sigma DP2x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sigma DP2x
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-07 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $699