Panasonic FZ300 vs Sigma DP1

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ300 was unveiled 7 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ300 scores versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 provides external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ300 vs the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and DP1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ300 will deliver greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.