Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the ZS100 (1") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was revealed 5 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS100 matches up vs the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS100 compared to the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and DP1x is 87 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and DP1x.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.