Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS12 versus Sigma DP1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was manufactured 12 months later than the DP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS12 scores versus the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FS12 and the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and DP1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS12 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FS12 will render extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FS12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.