Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma DP2x

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was launched 13 months before the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 vs the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and DP2x.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.