Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was unveiled 16 months after the DP2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP7 scores versus the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 versus the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will result in more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.