Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS100 (1") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was announced 24 months later than the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS100 scores against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and DP2 Quattro is 87 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS100 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent ZS100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.