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Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GX1 and Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was launched 10 years prior to the fp L which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX1 grades versus the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sigma fp L

 GX1 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GX1

 fp L GX1 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2012Newer by 110 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sigma fp L

 GX1 fp L 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX1 and Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX1 vs the fp L.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and fp L is 87 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
89
has manual focus
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
65
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
environment proof
supports focus by touch
MP count high (61 megapixels)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
32
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
38
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Sigma fp L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-14 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 318g (0.70 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $228 $2,499