Panasonic GF5 vs Sigma fp L

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic GF5 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was manufactured 10 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF5 grades vs the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF5 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GF5 compared to the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and fp L.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will render greater detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older GF5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.