Panasonic FX78 vs Sigma DP2

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX78 vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FX78 was unveiled 17 months later than the DP2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX78 matches up vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FX78 against the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX78 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX78 will offer you more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FX78 should have an edge in sensor tech.