Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FP8 was revealed 15 months later than the DP1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP8 matches up against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 vs the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and DP1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP8 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP8 will offer extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FP8 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.