Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1s

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX10 and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the LX10 (1") and DP1s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was manufactured 7 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX10 grades versus the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the LX10 and the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and DP1s is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and DP1s.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX10 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will provide greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher LX10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.