Panasonic ZS50 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS50 was launched 5 years after the DP2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS50 matches up versus the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS50 and the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and DP2.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS50 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS50 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.