Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was brought out 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP1 scores against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP1 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.