Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was unveiled 4 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LX100 matches up against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX100 compared to the DP2s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and DP2s is 83 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent LX100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.