Panasonic SZ10 vs Sigma DP1x

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ10 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SZ10 was launched 4 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ10 grades versus the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 and Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 and the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and DP1x.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.