Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was manufactured 18 months prior to the DP2x making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP8 scores versus the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP8 and the DP2x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP8 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FP8 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.