Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma DP2x

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FS25 was released 24 months before the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS25 scores versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 and the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FS25 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.