Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FS25 was unveiled 9 months after the DP1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS25 grades against the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS25 versus the DP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FS25 will produce more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher FS25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.