Panasonic LF1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic LF1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was unveiled 22 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LF1 grades vs the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LF1 and the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LF1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent LF1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.