Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was brought out very close to the DP2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP8 grades against the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 compared to the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FP8 will deliver extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.