Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma DP2x

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was announced very close to the DP2x and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP7 matches up versus the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical 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 DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 vs the DP2x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and DP2x.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will offer you more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.