Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced February 2012
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FP1 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The FP1 was revealed 3 years before the DP2 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP1 scores versus the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
FP1 | DP2 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Panasonic FP1
DP2 Merrill | FP1 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
FP1 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the DP2 Merrill.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and DP2 Merrill.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640x480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $153 | $931 |