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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
  • Released January 2010
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sigma fp, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was introduced 10 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP1 scores versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sigma fp

 FP1 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic FP1

 fp FP1 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2010Fresher by 115 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sigma fp

 FP1 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical dimensions 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 fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP1 versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 and the fp.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and fp.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will produce extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
environment proofing
provides touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sigma fp
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $153 $2,050