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Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FS7 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS7 scores versus the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 FS7 DP1 Merrill 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Panasonic FS7

 DP1 Merrill FS7 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 FS7 DP1 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 against the DP1 Merrill.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will result in greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (15MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inch)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Sigma DP1 Merrill
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sigma DP1 Merrill
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2012-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch -
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $1,250