Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1s

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ZS100 (1") and DP1s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS100 was brought out 6 years after the DP1s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS100 grades vs the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS100 versus the DP1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and DP1s is 87 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and DP1s.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in extra detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.