Panasonic GH3 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH3 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH3 was launched 8 months later than the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GH3 grades against the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH3 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH3 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GH3 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and DP1 Merrill is 66 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH3 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.