Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2s

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP1 was manufactured around the same time to the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP1 scores vs the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the DP2s.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.