Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was introduced 6 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX8 grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX8 versus the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and fp L is 74 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and fp L.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GX8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.