Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma SD1

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 matches up vs the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 comes with physical 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 SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 and the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and SD1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will produce greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.