Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Announced February 2012
- Renewed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
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The LX100 was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX100 grades against the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
LX100 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Panasonic LX100
DP1 Merrill | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
LX100 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 versus the DP1 Merrill.
![Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sigma-DP1-Merrill-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and DP1 Merrill is 83 and 82 respectively.
![Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sigma-DP1-Merrill-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and DP1 Merrill.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent LX100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sigma-DP1-Merrill-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sigma-DP1-Merrill-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $1,250 |