Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.