Panasonic FZ60 vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ60 was manufactured 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ60 grades against the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ60 against the DP1x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and DP1x is 68 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and DP1x.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ60 will deliver more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FZ60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.