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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ZS100 (1") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS100 was released 6 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS100 scores against the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sigma DP2

 ZS100 DP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2009More recent by 77 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Panasonic ZS100

 DP2 ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP2

 ZS100 DP2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS100 compared to the DP2.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and DP2 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and DP2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Street photography info
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
screen is fixed
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Sigma DP2
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-09-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.9 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312g (0.69 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $649