Panasonic GH1 vs Sigma fp

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GH1 vs Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GH1 was unveiled 11 years before the fp and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH1 scores versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 vs Sigma fp in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH1 and the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and fp is 81 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and fp.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.