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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Announced September 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sigma DP2s

 LX100 DP2s 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Panasonic LX100

 DP2s LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP2s

 LX100 DP2s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
70
manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography details
Sigma DP2s Street photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
75
features focus via touch
good MP (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Sigma DP2s
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-15 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 280g (0.62 lb)
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 Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $800 $940