Panasonic GH3 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GH3 versus Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GH3 was announced 3 years after the DP2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH3 grades against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH3 offers external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH3 versus Sigma DP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GH3 versus the DP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and DP2 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and DP2.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH3 will deliver more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent GH3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.