Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 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
- Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2009
- Replacement is Sigma DP2s
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX100 versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and DP2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LX100 was introduced 5 years after the DP2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX100 matches up against the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sigma DP2
| LX100 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | September 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Panasonic LX100
| DP2 | LX100 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP2
| LX100 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LX100 versus Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 versus the DP2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and DP2 is 83 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and DP2.
All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LX100 will render greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sigma |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sigma DP2 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2009-09-21 |
| 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 | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 393 gr (0.87 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $800 | $649 |
