Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was manufactured 2 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX100 matches up against the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and DP2 Merrill is 83 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer LX100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.