Panasonic FZ80 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 and Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ80 was introduced 7 years after the DP2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ80 matches up vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 provides external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ80 and Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ80 versus the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and DP2 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will provide more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.