Panasonic TS1 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS1 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TS1 was released 12 months prior to the DP2s and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS1 matches up versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 and Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS1 against the DP2s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and DP2s.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.