Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma fp

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP2 and Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP2 matches up against the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 vs the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and fp.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp will give you more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.