Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G9 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was introduced 3 years later than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 grades versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has got physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and DP2 Quattro is 62 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The G9 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The fresher G9 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.