Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was launched 11 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF2 matches up versus the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GF2 and the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and fp L is 88 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and fp L.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.