Panasonic FP7 vs Sigma SD15

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP7 and Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was launched 11 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP7 grades against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 versus the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and SD15.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP7 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FP7 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer FP7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.