Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FP2 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP2 grades versus the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior 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 DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.