Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma SD9

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FP2 was released 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP2 matches up versus the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 features external 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) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 versus the SD9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and SD9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP2 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FP2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.