Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma SD15

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was announced at a similar time to the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP2 matches up vs the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 and Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 vs the SD15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and SD15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP2 will produce more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.