Panasonic SZ1 vs Sigma fp L

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The SZ1 was manufactured 10 years before the fp L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ1 matches up against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ1 versus the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and fp L.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.