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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was launched 6 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX100 grades against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sigma DP1

 LX100 DP1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2008More recent by 77 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Panasonic LX100

 DP1 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP1

 LX100 DP1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 features outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 against the DP1.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and DP1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and DP1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic LX100 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer LX100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography information
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1 Street photography advice
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
75
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition (270 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
9
can't record video
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Sigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Sigma DP1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2008-05-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 393 grams (0.87 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $800 $566