Panasonic ZS50 vs Sigma DP2s

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS50 was introduced 4 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS50 scores against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS50 versus the DP2s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and DP2s.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS50 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS50 will deliver extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.