Panasonic LX100 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was announced 21 months after the DP3 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LX100 scores vs the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 has outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX100 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and DP3 Merrill is 83 and 83 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger LX100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.