Panasonic TS10 vs Sigma DP2s

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic TS10 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TS10 was announced within a month of the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS10 grades against the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 and Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS10 vs the DP2s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS10 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS10 will give you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.