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Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX75 versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was launched 4 months after the DP1x and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX75 matches up versus the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sigma DP1x

 FX75 DP1x 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Panasonic FX75

 DP1x FX75 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sigma DP1x

 FX75 DP1x 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX75 vs the DP1x.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and DP1x.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX75 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX75 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
67
supports touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sigma DP1x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sigma DP1x
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $139 $574