Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the FP7 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was manufactured 13 months before the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP7 matches up against the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will render extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.