Panasonic GF5 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GF5 and Sigma fp, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The GF5 was unveiled 8 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF5 matches up vs the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF5 and Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 vs the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and fp is 89 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and fp.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will show greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GF5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.